This is a antique gilt bronze figural sculpture of Indian Scout holding a bow & arrow, by the renowned German sculptor Josef Drischler (1838 - 1917) and bearng his signature, circa 1900 in date, please see the oval photograph of the sculptor.
The gilt bronze Indian Scout is holding a bow & arrow raised on a naturalistic rectangular gilt bronze base, signed J. Drischler, and mounted on a marble socle. It features the figure in action dressed in tradional native costume with his hand raised above his eyes blocking out the sun.
This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional ''lost wax'' process.
The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and the sculpture is extremely life-like.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 27 x Width 23 x Depth 11
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 4 inches
Joseph Drisch
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presumably studied at the Academy in Berlin around 1880. He was initially active at the workshop of the famous Berlin sculptor Rudolf Siemering (1835-1905). He then spent some time in America, before returning to Berlin.
Drischler’s oeuvre includes a number of monuments as well as finely modelled figurines that were cast, among others, by the Berlin art foundry Gladenbeck.
Our reference: A3556
Internal Reference: A3556
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1022788
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 27cm (10.6inches)Width is 23cm (9.1inches)Depth is 11cm (4.3inches)
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