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Lot 4174
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Lot 4174

Prof. Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963) - "Male Nude with Eagle"

German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A79r | Live auction | 787 Lots

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An impressive portrayal in bronze of youth releasing an eagle to hunt. Unsigned marble base with dedication plaque, tr. "The winner: Anton Baierlein in the race around Berlin 1913". Ca. 115 cm with marble base.
Otto Poertzel trained as a porcelain modeller at Kister Factory in Scheibe. In 1893, he studied at the Technical Academy for Porcelain in Sonneberg under Prof. Möller. From 1900, he was an independent sculptor in Coburg. In 1908, he had his own studio in Munich and attended the Academy of Art under Prof. Hildebrand. In 1913, he was professor. Participant in significant exhibitions, including exhibits of his larger pieces at the world fairs in St. Louis and Brussels.
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Our auction "German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards" includes 787 lots. The auction starts on Friday, 24th May, 2019 at 10:00 am. (Lots: 4001 - 4787). Pre-sale viewing: 15th - 19th, May, 2019 from 2pm - 6pm.

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