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A decorative bronze sculpture depicting “Der Eisengießer” (The Iron Founder), based on a 1916 model by German sculptor Gerhard Adolf …
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A decorative bronze sculpture depicting “Der Eisengießer” (The Iron Founder), based on a 1916 model by German sculptor Gerhard Adolf Janensch.
The depiction of a foundry worker shielding his eyes from the glare of molten metal is a powerful industrial motif, characteristic of German realism and early modernism of the early 20th century. The dynamic, compact form and realistic detailing are in line with the aesthetics of Jugendstil / Art Nouveau in its more monumental, industrial vein.
The offered piece is a cast (ca. 1950–1975) based on the historical model from 1916. The sculpture is not signed or numbered. There are no foundry markings.
The figure is cast in bronze with a deep, dark brown patina and mounted on a massive green marble base. Its heavy weight (4.2 kg) and solid workmanship indicate that it is a mid-20th-century handcrafted piece, rather than a contemporary lightweight decorative replica.
Ideal for interiors in the following styles:
- industrial
- modernist
- loft
- classic library or study
- 20th-century figurative sculpture collection
Technical data:
Title: “Der Eisengießer”
Model author: Gerhard Adolf Janensch
Model year: 1916
Casting period: approx. 1950–1975
Material: bronze
Base: marble
Total height: 31 cm
Weight: 4.2 kg
Signature: none
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Natural patina with minor wear consistent with age. Marble base stable, no structural cracks. No repairs or alterations. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 5.51ʺW × 4.72ʺD × 12.2ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Modern
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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