Rare pair of American bronzed Boxer sculptures C. 1895 By Arthur Waagen, (1869 – 1910) – Franco – German Sculptor
Figures characteristic of the American-American boxers ''Boston Strong Boy'' John Lawrence Sullivan (1858-1918) in combat posture and James Corbett The sides of the rectangular base decorated with reliefs from scenes of mythological battles Total height, 65 cm
The origin of this figure must be seen in the context of the famous boxing match between Sullivan and James John ''Gentleman Jim'' Corbett, in which Corbett beat Sullivan in the 21st round at the Olympic Club of New Orleans on September 7, 1892, thus becoming the world heavyweight champion
The Sculptures both bear the signature of the incised artist ''Waagen'' on the base. They are both in good antique condition, and sit upon a wooden plinth.
The sculptor Arthur Waagen spent most of his life in Paris and exhibited in the Salons of 1861 and 1887. He was mainly known for his animal sculptures. His most fa
...mous work is the large hunting group ''Kabyle on the Return from Hunting'', representing a North African hunter with his horse, dogs and prey.
Condition: Good Antique Condition
Dimensions: Overall 36 Cms Width x 22 Cms Depth x 71 Cms High
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1045111
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 71cm (28.0inches)Width is 36cm (14.2inches)Depth is 22cm (8.7inches)
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