w - MAX KRUSE GERMAN, 1854-1942

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

inscribed AKT.- GES. vorm. H. GLADENBECK, BERLIN and stamped D8012

bronze, dark brown patina

Catalogue Note

CATALOGUE NOTE

Kruse's model of Junge Liebe dates to 1897 and was originally carved in wood. It was exhibited at the Berlin Exhibition of 1898 and won a gold medal in Paris. It was edited in two sizes by Gladenbeck in both bronze and terracotta.

Related literature: Ethos and Pathos, pp.164-65, cat.no.135