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Werner Meurer Bronze Bust of a Boy, Limited Cast German Mid-20th Century

$1,559.94
£1,156.02
€1,300
CA$2,131.99
A$2,320.84
CHF 1,231.90
MX$27,924.73
NOK 15,609.90
SEK 14,303.08
DKK 9,902.49

About the Item

Bronze bust of a young boy by German sculptor Werner Meurer (1911–1986), executed in a dark, nuanced patina and cast in very limited numbers, consistent with the artist’s practice. The compact bust displays Meurer’s characteristic balance between simplified form and precise modeling: the head is shaped with clear planes, gently indicated features, and a subtly textured surface that preserves the immediacy of the sculptor’s hand. Meurer was trained in Dortmund and at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf before joining the Cologne Cathedral workshop, where he contributed numerous architectural and figurative commissions. His independent bronzes, such as this example, focus on quiet presence and proportion rather than expressive gesture. This work demonstrates the artist’s refined approach to portraiture—reserved, timeless, and crafted with structural clarity. Ideal for display on a console, plinth, or bookshelf, it integrates seamlessly into both mid-century and contemporary interiors. Werner Meurer — Sculptural Style Overview Werner Meurer (1911–1986) worked within the tradition of 20th-century German figurative sculpture, bridging classical restraint and modern simplification. His style is characterized by clarity of form, calm composure, and structural balance rather than expressive movement. He preferred compact, self-contained figures—often religious or humanist in theme—modeled with smooth, continuous volumes and an emphasis on proportion over detail. The surfaces of his bronzes retain a hand-worked tactility, revealing the modeling process without overt gesture. Meurer’s figures, whether monumental cathedral commissions or small bronzes, share a sense of introspective stillness and timeless dignity. He avoided dramatic poses or narrative scenes, focusing instead on the essence of presence—figures reduced to balanced, enduring silhouettes. His materials (mostly bronze, occasionally stone, plaster, or wood) reflect a traditional craft discipline inherited from his training at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and his later decades at the Cologne Cathedral workshop. Each bronze was typically produced in very limited casts, emphasizing individuality and artisanal execution.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Aramits, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6432247505292

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