Early 20th Century Art Déco Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Duck With Marble Base by Gerhard Schliepstein, Germany

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Early 20th century Art Déco patinated bronze sculpture of duck with marble base by Gerhard Schliepstein, Germany

By: Gerhard Schliepstein
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By: Gerhard Schliepstein
Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, stone, marble
Technique: cast, molded, patinated, polished, metalwork
Dimensions: 4.5 in x 8.5 in
Date: early 20th century
Style: Art Déco, Jugendstil
Place of origin: Germany

With a softly stylized form and serene posture, this early 20th-century patinated bronze sculpture captures a duck with its neck gently curved toward its chest, rendered with precise attention to volume and anatomical rhythm. Resting on a dark, rounded marble base, the figure reveals a nuanced surface treatment—its metallic skin subtly modulated by a warm patina that deepens in recessed areas and edges, enhancing the sense of movement and depth.

Signed near the webbed feet, the composition combines Art Déco geometry with organic naturalism, displaying a fine balance between sculptural abstraction and lifelike charm. Made in Germany by Gerhard Schliepstein. See less