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This highly rare bronze of a nude male athlete preparing to left a heavy kettlebell weight was sculpted by an … Read more 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 of Austria for the Piazza della Libertà in Trieste. This bronze is signed and marked "Austria." See less
- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 14.5ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- All items offered by 2220 Antiques are authentic vintage or antique pieces and will naturally exhibit signs of age, use, … moreAll items offered by 2220 Antiques are authentic vintage or antique pieces and will naturally exhibit signs of age, use, and wear consistent with their history. We make every reasonable effort to note significant conditions—such as damage, repairs, losses, or areas that may require or benefit from restoration—but the absence of a specific notation does not imply perfect or like-new condition. Buyers are strongly encouraged to request a detailed condition report, additional photographs, or clarification prior to purchase, especially when upholstery or other condition-sensitive elements are involved. By completing a transaction, the buyer acknowledges that all items are sold as is and accepts the condition variations inherent to antique and vintage merchandise. Should you choose to return an item despite our best efforts to disclose conditions, freight charges in either direction are non-refundable. less
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