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Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Figure Of Psyche By Gustave Eberlein
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Art Nouveau patinated bronze figure of Psyche by Gustave Eberlein. Very finely cast and modelled and sculpted by Gustav Heinrich Eberlein with a signature in the bronze. The figure has a foundry mark for the Gladenback foundry in Berlin and stands atop a rouge griotte marble base. A beautiful, finely detailed figure depicting Psyche who was believed in Greek Mythology to be the most beautiful woman in the world.
German c 1890
Gustav Heinrich Eberlein (14 July 1847, Spiekershausen (near Staufenberg) - 5 February 1926, Berlin) was a German sculptor, painter and writer. He was the son of a border guard. At the age of eight, his family moved to Hannoversch Münden, which would be his home for the remainder of his life, despite many years spent elsewhere. His parents lacked the money to provide him with formal artistic training, so he obtained instruction wherever possible, especially from the local goldsmith In 1866, thanks to the patronage of a pastor who had recognized his talents, ...he was able to attend the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg. In 1869, he went to Berlin on a scholarship. Three years later, another scholarship enabled him to study in Rome.
Upon his return to Berlin, he received significant support from Martin Gropius. Despite growing success, the next decade was difficult. His three-year-old son died in 1882, then his mother in 1888. This was followed by a divorce in 1891. A year later, he married the Countess Maria von Hertzberg, an aspiring young artist, and was appointed a Professor at the Prussian Academy of Arts the year after that.
In 1900, he came out in strong opposition to the ''Lex Heinze'' (which, among other things, banned the display of ''immoral'' art works). That same year, all but a few of his figures were removed from display at the Great Berlin Exhibition, not only because of the law but also, probably, because of his support for French and Belgian sculptors (such as Rodin and Meunier). In fact, as tensions between Germany and its western neighbors grew, Eberlein''s outspoken advocacy of peace and disarmament caused him to lose his public commissions.
He was able to find work elsewhere, notably in South America, but his finances never recovered and he was divorced for a second time in 1912. The following year, he auctioned off most of his possessions in anticipation of emigrating, but those plans were put off because of World War I. He received some orders during the war and created a small museum at his studios in Berlin but, after the war, criticism was renewed; especially for his creating a statue of Karl Marx at the same time he was doing one of the former Kaiser. He was especially well known for his small figures and portrait sculpture and produced over 900 works. The majority of his larger bronze monuments were melted down during World War II. Most of his 300 original plaster models were disposed of by the city of Münden after his death. In 1962, work related to a construction project revealed approximately 80 figures and 11 paintings that were preserved and restored between 1983 and 1989. Many are now in the collection of the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin.
He was able to avert destitution only by adopting his housemaid as his daughter, ensuring that he would be cared for by her family. By the time of his death, he was nearly forgotten. He was buried at the Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof in Berlin.
Excellent original condition. Wear commensurate with age.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA962431
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 35cm (13.8inches)Width is 0cm (0.0inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA962431 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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Solo Antiques are specialist antiques dealers in Art Nouveau, Art Deco sculpture, glass and Arts and Crafts pieces from 1880 to 1935
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United Kingdom
Tel: 07973 119739
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