Four Bronze Figures

Description:

Four Bronze Figures, an early 20th century titled depiction of Onkel Fritz holding an umbrella, signed "Fullborn," set on a raised square marble plinth, ht. 6; together with three unsigned: a boy dressed as a blacksmith with anvil, set on a raised circular marble plinth, ht. 8; a seal modeled as a devil, ht. 9 1/4; and a single stem epergne with green tinted trumpet-form glass insert to a gilded and patinated bronze base with a bird perched atop a nest with eggs, a snail looking on, overall ht. 10 1/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

Onkel Fritz lacking element in left hand. Blacksmith with surface imperfections to patina and lacking element in hands which would also attach to anvil. Seal with small areas of polish/loss to patina.


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