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German Nude Male Warrior, Otto Schmidt Hofer, ca. 1910

$3,200
£2,418.83
€2,774.50
CA$4,460.93
A$4,856.09
CHF 2,577.61
MX$58,429.19
NOK 32,661.87
SEK 29,927.50
DKK 20,719.78

About the Item

A patinated bronze sculpture after German sculptor Otto Schmidt Hofer (1873-1925). Titled, "The Enemy Below." A figural work featuring a handsome nude male Greek warrior figure with sword and hoplite helmet at feet, raising a stone over his head to crush an opponent. Bears impressed signature to top of landscape form base. Beautiful rich warm brown patina and a high quality casting are evident. A rare and desirable piece of sculpture.
  • Creator:
    Otto Schmidt Hofer (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca.1910
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Petaluma, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU879941114902

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