O. Hoffmann Bronze Swordsman / Fencer
After Otto Hoffmann (1885 - 1915, Germany) Circa 1900 Patinated bronze sculpture of a swordsman or fencing athlete with a sword or an epee in his right hand, wearing a fencing cap and a loincloth, in a relaxed, non-combat resting position. Sculpture is mounted on a granite base (some chips). Signed on the bronze plinth "Hoffmann". No foundry marks observed. Approximately 12.15" (total height) x 2.5 x 2.5". 4 Lbs., 5 Ozs. (1,962g). THis sculpture is similar to "Der Fechter" (The Fencer, 1900) sculpture by German sculptor Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling.
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After Otto Hoffmann (1885 - 1915, Germany) Circa 1900 Patinated bronze sculpture of a swordsman or fencing athlete with a sword or an epee in his right hand, wearing a fencing cap and a loincloth, in a relaxed, non-combat resting position. Sculpture is mounted on a granite base (some chips). Signed on the bronze plinth "Hoffmann". No foundry marks observed. Approximately 12.15" (total height) x 2.5 x 2.5". 4 Lbs., 5 Ozs. (1,962g). THis sculpture is similar to "Der Fechter" (The Fencer, 1900) sculpture by German sculptor Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling.