9 - A KÁLMÁN BESZÉDES (1832-1893) HUNGARIAN PEASANT BOY SCULPTURE

A KÁLMÁN BESZÉDES (1832-1893) HUNGARIAN PEASANT BOY SCULPTURE A bronze figure by Hungarian artist Kálmán Beszédes (1832-1893) depicting a young Hungarian peasant boy in traditional clothing, his hat in his hand and his head bent down as if in prayer or mourning. The piece is signed on the base by the artist and is kept on a stone plinth. Kálmán Beszédes was born in the town of Dunaföldvár in Hungary around the year 1832. He spent his early years studying in Pest, Vienna, and throughout Italy, before moving back to Hungary and beginning his career. He spent his waning years in Constantinople where he taught the theory of firefighting at the Turkish Military Academy. Hungary, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 15 1/4 in., (38.7 cm.) Condition: Excellent condition with a nice patina. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.