"Stone Lifter, " Monumental, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nude Male, 1936

This highly rare bronze of a nude male athlete preparing to left a heavy kettlebell weight was sculpted by an Austrian artist, Franz Seifert, in 1922. Although Seifert is known for his nude figures straining to accomplish physical tasks -- such as carrying a large bucket or splitting a stone -- this sculpture is the only example known to exist. A decade after this sculpture was cast, Seifert carved a marble portrait of Siegfried Marcus, inventor of the gasoline-powered car, for a monument in Vienna, which includes a nude male figure in bas relief racing forward on the upper edge of an automobile wheel. He also created a large sculpture grouping honoring Empress Elizabeth...

This powerful bronze -- depicting a nude fisherman hauling in his net -- is a superb example of Art Deco sculpture influenced by Auguste Rodin's emphasis on the emotion and physicality of the human figure. Here, the strength and muscularity of the male figure is shown to great effect, its power belying the sculpture's diminutive size. It was sculpted by Alexandre Ouline, who executed a series of bronzes that depicted male figures performing feats of strength and courage, such as pulling a great weight or steering a ship in a stormy sea. Ouline won First Prize in the Seine et Marne agricultural fair...

Powerful and moving, this depiction of a nude male gladiator, laying his sword to the ground with his shield behind him, is a beautiful memorial celebrating the end of World War II, 1947. The Belgian sculptor -- Pierre Theunis...

Uncontestably, one of the most sensuous pieces of figural porcelain ever produced in the 20th century, this piece shows Hercules resting on a rocky promontory, with one arm outstretc...

Art Deco style sculpture of Icarus winged male nude. Signed by Max Le Verrier Art metal with lovely patina mounted on a Black marble base. With foundry seal. Designed circa 1930. ...

Art Deco bronze sculpture male nude athlete with rope by Guiraud Riviere. Patinated bronze on black marble base. France 1930. Literature: 
“Art deco sculpture” by Victor Arwas, A...

Male nude plaster sculpture on painted base. Nice detail work on figure and original painted finish. Chip on back shoulder, but adds to the char...

Description Impressive Antique sculpture of a male nude throwing a stone by the Swiss artist Hugo Siegwart (1865-1938) He worked in Germany and France. Artist/ Maker: Hugo Siegwart....