Jeff,
When you get the chance to inspect the piece check as to whether it is bronze or spelter (white metal). The photographs are certainly far from perfect and it is difficult to tell which metal it might be. The piece itself appears to be characteristic of the sculptor when compared to his other documented works. As you have pointed out, with only a story of where it came from and without written or photogaphic evidence, value will have to be established strictly on its merits as a statue ca. 1915 - 1930.
Regards,
Ed
When you get the chance to inspect the piece check as to whether it is bronze or spelter (white metal). The photographs are certainly far from perfect and it is difficult to tell which metal it might be. The piece itself appears to be characteristic of the sculptor when compared to his other documented works. As you have pointed out, with only a story of where it came from and without written or photogaphic evidence, value will have to be established strictly on its merits as a statue ca. 1915 - 1930.
Regards,
Ed
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