Lot 140
"Stag Thrashing a Tree Stump", Wilhelm Karl Robra (Berlinchen, Neumark 1876 – 1945), probably early 20th century
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Bronze group in five parts; deer with lowered head and wide-sweeping antlers charging against a tree stump, on a naturalistically modelled ground plinth. Incised signature "Robra" to the front right of the bronze plinth. Flanks, dewlap and musculature convincingly modelled in relief. Deer with dark Patina; plinth and tree stump with greenish-nuanced Patina. Later mounting on a dark green marbled stone base. Light abrasion to exposed parts – back, antler edges and raised areas of the bronze plinth. Marble base with light signs of use. Good overall condition. Dimensions of the bronze approx. 14 × 33 × 12 cm, with base approx. 16 × 37 × 15 cm. Wilhelm Karl Robra was a german sculptor and modeller, known primarily for naturalistic animal subjects of the early 20th century.Condition: I - Questions about the lot?
