14063 - Bronze sculpture, Paul Leibküchler (1873–1938), “Standing Athlete,” signed and dated 1928

Bronze sculpture, Paul Leibküchler (1873–1938), “Standing Athlete,” signed and dated 1928 Paul Leibküchler (1873–1938), German sculptor and medalist. An imposing, large-scale bronze sculpture depicting an athletically built young man in a powerful, dynamic pose. The nearly naked male figure stands with his legs apart on a rectangular plinth, his upper body slightly turned and his head tilted to the side. One arm is bent and extended forward with a clenched fist, while the other arm is stretched downward. This expressive depiction is characterized by carefully modeled musculature, anatomical precision, and a posture full of tension. A narrow loincloth covers the hips and underscores the classically inspired design. The bronze combines idealized physical aesthetics with a realistic and powerful formal language. Particularly noteworthy are the sculpturally rendered muscle groups, the natural body movement, and the lively surface treatment. Paul Leibküchler, a German sculptor, was known in particular for his figurative sculptures, portrait busts, and medals. His works follow in the tradition of early 20th-century German sculpture. The bronze features a nuanced brown-gray patina with greenish accents in places. Signed “P. Leibküchler” and dated “1928” on the plinth. A heavy, fully three-dimensional bronze sculpture on a rectangular base. Height: approx. 67 cm Weight: approx. 12.2 kg