Superb Austrian Antique (Ca 1920s) Bronze Statue of a Worker, Ernst Beck

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Imposing Austrian antique (ca. 1920s) bronze statue of a worker (‘Arbeiter’) by Ernst Beck (1879-1941), depicts a man holding a rope and pointing in the distance. The folds of the fabric, the supple lines of the body and facial expression combine to express complex emotions and vitality. A masterpiece that showcases the artist's technical skill and artistry. The statue is signed ‘E. Beck’ on the foot and sits on a marble base. 46cm high x 20cm wide x 18.5cm deep, weight 9.5kg.

Excellent condition.

Ernst Beck was born in 1879 in Altlengbach (Lower Austria) and died in 1941 in Vienna. He was a pupil of Alois Delug at the Viennese Academy of Arts and in addition to being a master sculptor was also a landscape painter and graphic designer. Beck was a member of the Viennese Secession and also a member of the Viennese Kuenstlerhaus.

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

18.5cm (7.28")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1189481

Dealers Internal Reference

AD730

Description

Imposing Austrian antique (ca.

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1920s) bronze statue of a worker (‘Arbeiter’) by Ernst Beck (1879-1941), depicts a man holding a rope and pointing in the distance.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The folds of the fabric, the supple lines of the body and facial expression combine to express complex emotions and vitality. A masterpiece that showcases the artist's technical skill and artistry. The statue is signed ‘E. Beck’ on the foot and sits on a marble base. 46cm high x 20cm wide x 18.5cm deep, weight 9.5kg.

fig 1. Superb Austrian Antique (ca 1920s) Bronze Statue of a Worker, Ernst Beck — fig 1. Superb Austrian Antique (Ca 1920s) Bronze Statue of a Worker, Ernst Beck

Excellent condition.

Ernst Beck was born in 1879 in Altlengbach (Lower Austria) and died in 1941 in Vienna. He was a pupil of Alois Delug at the Viennese Academy of Arts and in addition to being a master sculptor was also a landscape painter and graphic designer. Beck was a member of the Viennese Secession and also a member of the Viennese Kuenstlerhaus.