Hermann Hugo Otto Poertzel (Scheibe 1876-1963 Coburg), a group of figures: ‘The Aristocrats’, c. 1925
bronze, cold patinated in shades of gold, silver and reddish brown; carved ivory; stepped onyx base in black and green; inscribed Prof. Poertzel and foundry stamp PK in a circle (Preiss & Kassler, Berlin) on the back of the base; base very slightly chipped; overall height: 46.2 cm. (MP) Literatur: vgl. Shayo, Statuettes of the Art Deco Period, p. 202; Harold Berman, Bronzes, Sculptures & Founders, 1800-1930, no. 4653.
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (ASA).
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
bronze, cold patinated in shades of gold, silver and reddish brown; carved ivory; stepped onyx base in black and green; inscribed Prof. Poertzel and foundry stamp PK in a circle (Preiss & Kassler, Berlin) on the back of the base; base very slightly chipped; overall height: 46.2 cm. (MP) Literatur: vgl. Shayo, Statuettes of the Art Deco Period, p. 202; Harold Berman, Bronzes, Sculptures & Founders, 1800-1930, no. 4653.
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (ASA).
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.