Arthur Strasser (Austrian, 1854-1927), Bronze

With polychrome highlights, signed "A. Stasser" on the the top of the sculpture's round base; depicted is a young Nubian musician smoking a pipe while leaning against an ancient wall.

24 in.

Strasser's interest in North African subjects was fostered by his Egyptian travels during the 1890s.

Most of the original paint has worn off; the figure's pipe is missing.

$1,000 - 2,000