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Ernst Barlach: Sculpture 'The Flute Player' (1936), reduction in bronze

Product information "Ernst Barlach: Sculpture 'The Flute Player' (1936), reduction in bronze"

Barlach has this boy with a flat-fitting hat and knee-length cloak sitting on a round stone, playing the flute devotedly and completely absorbed in his playing, his eyes closed, completely at one with his instrument. In this way, the spiritual, the musical and the earthy weight of the stone flow together in the pictorial work. In the flow of lines and gliding surfaces, this work is the realisation of a flute melody in sculptural form. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique and patinated. Moulded directly from the original and reduced in size (reduction). Limited edition of 980 copies, individually numbered and with the signature 'E. Barlach' and the foundry mark. ars mundi exclusive edition, published in collaboration with the Ernst Barlach Gesellschaft. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation. Format 19 x 28 x 11 cm (W/H/D). Weight approx. 3.6 kg.
Artist: Ernst Barlach