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20th Century Animalier "Resting Owl" by H Sieloff

$2,761.20
£2,000
€2,385.84
CA$3,830.54
A$3,887.30
CHF 2,240.95
MX$47,068.44
NOK 26,010.31
SEK 26,288.51
DKK 17,835.67

About the Item

An endearing early 20th century bronze study of an owl perched upon a branch with excellent colour and very fine smooth tactile surface, signed and dated 1921 Additional information Height: 20.5 cm Condition: excellent original condition Circa: 1921 Materials: Bronze SKU: 8333 ABOUT H. SIELOFF German sculptor, active in the 1st half of the 20th century. Specialising in animal subjects his works became popular in Europe for their clean, uncomplicated lines and modern artistic presence. Animalier Although many earlier examples can be found, animalier sculpture became more popular, and reputable, in early 19th century Paris with the works of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795–1875) for whom the term was coined and who became the ‘Father of the Animaliers School’ and Pierre Jules Mêne considered the finest realist sculptor of the era. By the mid-century, a taste for animal subjects was very widespread among all sections of society.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Width: 0 in (0.01 mm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1921
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent. Excellent Original Condition Please note that our items are genuine antiques with considerable age. It is therefore normal that they will show some signs of wear and handling to the surface.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 83331stDibs: LU3216328992102

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