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live November 28 | 11:00 AM
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839 - FUCHS, ERNST (1930–2015) “Bust of Flora,” 1988. Bronze, with a light brown patina and a partially greenish patina. Mounted on an octagonal, light-colored marble pedestal. Height of the bronze: approx. 23 cm; total height with pedestal: approx. 43 cm. Signed on the side of the casting: Ernst Fuchs. Numbered, dated, and stamped with the foundry mark on the lower edge of the back: '02 STRASSACKER KUNSTGUSS SÜSSEN 89 / 299. Ernst Fuchs, co-founder of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism, frequently explored mythological and sacred themes in his sculptural works. The bust of Flora captivates with its masterful, highly decorative rendering of the flower-adorned hat and the delicate modeling of the facial features. The casting was executed by the renowned Strassacker art foundry in Süßen. Overall condition is very good, like new. The patina is impeccably preserved. The light-colored marble base is flawless and free of chips.

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€2,500

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€2,500 - 3,500

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FUCHS, ERNST (1930–2015) “Bust of Flora,” 1988. Bronze, with a light brown patina and a partially greenish patina. Mounted on an octagonal, light-colored marble pedestal. Height of the bronze: approx. 23 cm; total height with pedestal: approx. 43 cm. Signed on the side of the casting: Ernst Fuchs. Numbered, dated, and stamped with the foundry mark on the lower edge of the back: '02 STRASSACKER KUNSTGUSS SÜSSEN 89 / 299. Ernst Fuchs, co-founder of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism, frequently explored mythological and sacred themes in his sculptural works. The bust of Flora captivates with its masterful, highly decorative rendering of the flower-adorned hat and the delicate modeling of the facial features. The casting was executed by the renowned Strassacker art foundry in Süßen. Overall condition is very good, like new. The patina is impeccably preserved. The light-colored marble base is flawless and free of chips.

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Auction details

Contemporary Art and Design - All prices include the buyer's premium!
Saturday, November 28
11:00 AM
Sporerstr. 8
70173 Stuttgart, Germany

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Eppli Auktionshaus +49 7 11 99 70 08160 info@eppli.com
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