Schmidt Hofer (1873-1925) Berlin, Germany. Bronze figure of a Bowler. Art Deco Period.
An antique Art Deco bronze sculpture by Schmidt Hofer. This is a superbly cast bronze figure of a standing male in the position of a bowler about to roll a bowling ball, on a black-toned marble pedestal. The details of the figure's shirt and hands are skillfully rendered. The figure is signed Schmidt Hofer on the top of the base and there is an illegitimate Foundry mark, probably the mark of 'Deutsche Bronze' on the side of the base.
This Bronze is in excellent condition, with a few minor chips to the base and one small chip on the top of the marble pedestal, very appropriate for its age.
Bronze : 2" w x 3 01/4" l x 7 1/2" h.
With pedestal : 2 3/4" w x 4 1/2" l x 10 1/2" h
Otto Schmidt-Hofer born in Berlin 1873 was a German sculptor who worked during the late 19th century and early 20th century. His work was primarily Neoclassical and Art Nouveau between 1893-1914 and Art Deco from 1915 until his death in 1925 Berlin , Germany.
Untitled Landscape. Chinese Ink on Silk. Signed David Lee. 1978
Vintage Large Painting oil on canvas of a Tuscan Landscape.
The most unusual size of the painting 10’H x 10’Wx 3” D may suggest that it was used as a prop for theater stage, decorators prop, photography, modeling or special events. Depicting a view from inside the house with Architectural Elements of the wide molding and floor-to-ceiling columns by using warm, earthy tones to create the warm inside the house appearance. The grandeur of the architecture is painted three Arched Windows within the architectural framework by using a combination of straight and curved lines to depict the details of the windows and their surroundings. True the window you can see painted Tuscan landscape of a large estate situated on the lake with a small sailing boat all in the background of the distant mountains. To create a sense of movement small details were added such as trees, bushes, and other elements of the rural scene. The scale and perspective were painted to ensure it fits naturally within the scene.
The painting is in excellent condition, no tears, stain or any other damage.
