Georg Kolbe

Georg Kolbe 1877 - 1947 Kniende 30. 1930. Bronze with brown patina. The base bears the monogram and the foundry mark “H. Noack Berlin Friedenau”. Probably one of only five casts made during the artist's lifetime. 54 x 17 x 20 cm (21.2 x 6.6 x 7.8 in). Accompanied by a copy of the invoice from the foundry Hermann Noack dated December 13, 1933, and a copy of a letter from the artist to the collector dated November 28, 1933, which includes the note: “You are receiving the fourth copy.” [AW]. • One of probably only 5 casts made during the artist’s lifetime, produced by Noack, Berlin-Friedenau. • “Kneeling” figure exuding great calm and relaxation, with a pensive gaze. • Another copy of this cast is at the Georg Kolbe Museum, Berlin. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Dr. Ursel Berger, Berlin, dated April 19, 2014 (copy). PROVENANCE: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired directly from the artist in 1933). Private collection, Baden-Württemberg. Private collection, Austria (acquired from the above in 2014, Ketterer Kunst)). LITERATURE: Ketterer Kunst, Munich, 415th Auction, June 6, 2014, lot 352 (with illustration on p. 105. Called up: December 5, 2026 - ca. 13.01 h +/- 20 min.

Estimate:£41,716.60

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