140 - "Stag Thrashing a Tree Stump," Wilhelm Karl Robra (Berlinchen, Neumark 1876–1945), probably early 20th century

"Stag Thrashing a Tree Stump," Wilhelm Karl Robra (Berlinchen, Neumark 1876–1945), probably early 20th century Five-part bronze group; A stag with its head lowered and antlers spread wide, butting against a tree stump, mounted on a naturalistically designed base. The signature “Robra” is incised on the front right of the bronze base. The flanks, neck mane, and musculature are convincingly modeled in three dimensions. The stag has a dark patina; the plinth and tree stump have a patina with greenish hues. Later mounted on a dark green marbled stone base. Slight wear on exposed areas—the back, the edges of the antlers, and raised sections of the bronze plinth. Marble base shows slight signs of wear. In good condition. Dimensions of the bronze: approx. 14 × 33 × 12 cm; with base: approx. 16 × 37 × 15 cm. Wilhelm Karl Robra was a German sculptor and modeler, known primarily for his naturalistic animal depictions from the early 20th century. Condition: I -