three-german-patinated-metal-models-of-athletes
Lot 1347
Three German Patinated Metal Models of Athletes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1920s, each mounted atop polished marble plinths, the first of a standing bronze nude athlete by Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling (1835-1920), signed to the terrace corner (11 in.); the second of a bronze fisherman holding net, unsigned (10 in.); the third of a spelter figure of a strongman with gilt chain (11 in.).

Private Collection, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Minor rubbing to the patinas; some small chips to marble; spelter figure with some spotting to metal and mounting hole to upper head; the other two subjects likely holding another object in right hand (no longer present).