Ernst Fuchs & Joseph F. Askew: Sculpture 'Tree of Life', version in cast marble painted gold
€1,100.00
The 'Tree of Life' by Fuchs and Askew It was a request to Ernst Fuchs that triggered the creation of the 'Tree of Life': Originally, the sculpture was to serve as an award for people all over the world who have rendered outstanding services to the preservation of forest areas. When the first sketches were finally completed, the client cancelled his commission. Fuchs decided to complete the artwork anyway and asked Askew to help him realise it. In the end, so many joint ideas flowed into the sculpture that it is now considered a joint work. The 'Tree of Life' combines ecological ideas with the mythological-fantastic motifs so typical of both artists. The primal symbol of fertility and abundance of life already appears in ancient oriental art and pervades art history throughout antiquity. It is even a frequently appearing motif in Indian art. As a symbol celebrating life (and in the Christian interpretation since the Middle Ages also: the resurrection), it has fascinated artists of all times - even modern ones, just think of Klimt's famous realisation in the Stoclet frieze. Fuchs and Askew remain figuratively concrete in their Tree of Life: a female torso grows out of the trunk as a symbol of the maternal, life-giving, surrounded by rich foliage.ars mundi exclusive edition in three versions: Version as a marble cast with gold painting, cast by hand. Limited edition of 999 copies, numbered and signed. Size 30 x 42 x 11 cm (W/H/D). Weight 2.2 kg.
Ernst Fuchs: Sculpture 'My Unicorn Pegasus', bronze
€7,580.00
Ernst Fuchs merges two mythical creatures in the shape of horses: the unicorn and the winged horse Pegasus. In heraldry in particular, the unicorn is usually depicted 'leaping' upright. Fox now raises it fully into the air as Pegasus. The celestial Pegasus is also regarded as a source of inspiration, as he gives rise to Hippucrene, the source of the muses, the so-called horse spring, by striking his hoof on the mountain. In fact, both Pegasus and the unicorn have already arrived in the sky as constellations, with Pegasus bordering on the constellation of the swan: If you look at the horn on the forehead of Ernst Fuchs' sculpture, you will notice that it is not straight, but curved like a swan's neck. 'The constant companion of my art, the unicorn, is also the author of all transformations. The unicorn is the heraldic symbol of my endeavours to create the total work of art. Now it has risen to become Pegasus. But the two myths have united in my work, even the horn has become recognisable in its resemblance to Lohengrin's swan as a sign of his arrival from the Grail. My unicorn Pegasus is the symbol of a new dimension of my art and its synthesis in the Gesamtkunstwerk. Sincerely dedicated to the friends of my art and especially to you. (Ernst Fuchs) Edition in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled and patinated by hand. Limited to 300 numbered and signed copies. Size 39 x 19 x 29 cm (H/W/D). Weight 9.38 kg.
Ernst Fuchs: Sculpture 'The Sphinx with the Golden Helmet - The Miniature', bronze partially gilded
€1,080.00
Born in Vienna, Ernst Fuchs (1930-2015) was one of the co-founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. His work had a decisive influence on the understanding of 20th century art. Whether it is called the Sphinx or the Sphinx depends on the culture. In Egypt, it was male, with a human head and lion's body it was a symbol of power and lined the way to the temples as a guardian figure. The most famous such sphinx sculpture of all is also one of the oldest: the head depicts the pharaoh Chefren (2540-2515 BC). It was not until the Greeks that the sphinx became a female figure. It was left to the art of symbolism to bring the figure of the sphinx back to life, so to speak. It turned her into a figure of the mysterious Eros. Ernst Fuchs also stands in this tradition with his 'Sphinx with Gold Helmet'. At the same time, he endows his motif, here as in many of his other works, not only from mythological but also from mythical sources, with clearly fantastic features. Fuchs' sphinx thus symbolises the enigma of the world and life par excellence. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. With gilded helmet. Mounted on a black granite plinth. Limited to 1,999 numbered and signed copies. Size 12 x 11 x 7 cm (h/w/d). Weight 1 kg.
Ernst Fuchs: Sculpture / candlestick 'Griffin and snake' (2006), version in bronze
€3,980.00
In this masterpiece, Ernst Fuchs takes up an ancient mythological theme: The conflict between the flying griffin and the earth-bound serpent. The combination of lion's body, eagle's head and wings symbolises the control of air and earth. Due to its keen eyesight, it was said to have clairvoyant abilities and was regarded as the sacred animal of Apollo and the guardian of gold. Since the Middle Ages, the griffin has been one of the most important heraldic figures: it can be found in the coats of arms of many countries and cities, e.g. Baden-Württemberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Düsseldorf, Greifswald or Rostock - and of course in the coats of arms of old aristocratic families. By designing his sculptural group as a candlestick object, Ernst Fuchs is also harking back to the table culture of the 18th and 19th centuries.ars mundi exclusive edition in fine bronze. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Patinated and polished by hand. Limited edition of 499 pieces, numbered and signed. Size 35 x 31 x 13.5 cm (W/H/D). Weight 9 kg. Can also be used as a light object.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Am Fluss (Badeskizze II)', bronze
€2,880.00
A classical nude in a classical pose, which, following an artistic self-statement by Schinzel, like his entire life's work 'joyfully and with delightful enthusiasm embraces life and creation in its beauty in the miracle of man'. Sculpture in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished. Moulded directly from the original. Limited edition of 199 copies, numbered and with the signature and foundry mark taken from the original. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation certificate. Size 31 x 15 x 17.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight 4.75 kg.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Bath sketch', bronze
€2,980.00
His sculptures have one main theme: man, and this in his undisguised beauty. In them, beauty comes into its own without interruption, and in a sense it is also the eye of the beholder that is celebrated here. Sculpture 'Bath Sketch': 'In all carelessness', comments the artist, 'the girl settles down after the bath and turns unselfconsciously to her body, in which she feels the pulsating freshness that the bath gave her - she soothingly enjoys drying off and is simply happy'. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished by hand. Limited edition of 199 pieces, numbered and signed by Prof. Schinzel. Includes hand-numbered certificate. Size 18 x 27 x 18 cm. Weight 3.5 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Carried by dreamlike happiness', bronze
€2,580.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished by hand. Limited edition of 199 pieces, numbered and signed by Prof. Schinzel. Includes hand-numbered certificate. Size 8 x 24 x 10 cm (h/w/d). Weight 1.7 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Eagle', bronze
€1,980.01
Sculpture in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished. Moulded directly from the original. Limited edition of 199 pieces, numbered and with the signature of Prof. Schinzel taken from the original as well as the foundry mark. Includes hand-numbered certificate. Size 18.5 x 12 x 24 cm (H/W/D), weight 2.65 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'In the twilight', bronze
€4,400.00
'In der Dämmerung' shows - a hallmark of Schinzel's work in general - the extent to which the artist places his masterful craftsmanship at the service of a classical ideal of beauty. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 199 pieces, numbered and signed by Prof. Schinzel. Includes hand-numbered certificate. Size 29 x 32 x 20 cm (h/w/d). Weight 7.4 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Kestrel', bronze
€2,680.00
The kestrel - Bird of the Year 2007 - could be seen as a kind of link between animal nature and human civilisation. It is the most common falcon in Central Europe and probably also the best known, as it likes to nest in human settlements, hence the name kestrel, cathedral falcon or church falcon. Schinzel shows the powerful bird of prey looking around attentively - and perhaps also observing the curious human activity around it. Sculpture in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished. Moulded directly from the original. Limited edition of 199 pieces, numbered and with the signature of Prof. Schinzel taken from the original as well as the foundry mark. Includes hand-numbered certificate. Size 38 x 20 x 15 cm (h/w/d). Weight 6.7 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Wellenrauschen', partially gold-plated bronze version
€3,800.00
For the 100th birthday of Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Wellenrauschen' available in two versions. On 24 October 2019, Erwin A. Schinzel would have been 100 years old. Throughout his life, Schinzel was a 'classic' among sculptors. An artist who created works that are entirely in the tradition of their art, openly and unabashedly inheriting the greats in their field and yet still managing to appear contemporary. His works display a mastery of craftsmanship in which accuracy and perfection of representation are the highest standards of sculpture, and his sculptures have one theme above all: man, and this in his undisguised beauty. In them, beauty comes into its own without interruption, and in a sense it is also the eye of the beholder that is celebrated here.sculpture 'Wellenrauschen': She has just emerged from the waves and, her hair pinned up with an artfully tied hairband, is letting the power of the sun dry her skin. With her eyes closed, she listens to the sea. Schinzel's work thus appeals to the viewer's senses in two ways: The visible and the audible are equally present. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished by hand. Limited edition of 179 pieces, 20 of which in bronze with gold-plated hairband (offered here), numbered and signed by Prof. Schinzel. Including hand-numbered certificate. Size 27.5 x 25 x 20.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 5.85 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Wellenrauschen', version in bronze
€3,400.00
For the 100th birthday of Erwin A. Schinzel: Sculpture 'Wellenrauschen' available in two versions. On 24 October 2019, Erwin A. Schinzel would have been 100 years old. Throughout his life, Schinzel was a 'classic' among sculptors. An artist who created works that are entirely in the tradition of their art, openly and unabashedly inheriting the greats in their field and yet still managing to appear contemporary. His works display a mastery of craftsmanship in which accuracy and perfection of representation are the highest standards of sculpture, and his sculptures have one theme above all: man, and this in his undisguised beauty. In them, beauty comes into its own without interruption, and in a sense it is also the eye of the beholder that is celebrated here.sculpture 'Wellenrauschen': She has just emerged from the waves and, her hair pinned up with an artfully tied hairband, is letting the power of the sun dry her skin. With her eyes closed, she listens to the sea. Schinzel's work thus appeals to the viewer's senses in two ways: The visible and the audible are equally present. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished by hand. Limited total edition of 179 pieces, 159 of which in bronze (offered here) and 20 in bronze with gold-plated hairband, numbered and signed by Prof. Schinzel. Including hand-numbered certificate. Size 27.5 x 25 x 20.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 5.85 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Bird of prey with fish no. 1', brown bronze
€21,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Sculpture size 60 x 50 x 40 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Bird of prey with fish no. 2', brown bronze
€25,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Sculpture size 103 x 90 x 64 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Bird of prey with fish no. 4', brown bronze
€15,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Sculpture size 68 x 34 x 16 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Bird of prey with mouse', brown bronze
€8,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Size 33 x 20 x 37 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Boar', bronze
€2,900.00
Born in Groot-Ammers (Netherlands) in 1949, Evert den Hartog lends his sculptures an inimitable, humorous lightness. He succeeds in combining weightlessness and earthiness in ever surprising ways. Den Hartog's sculptures have a typically humorous aura that is hard to resist as a viewer. Evert den Hartog presents his extensive oeuvre to a large audience in Dutch and German galleries. At ars mundi, we have already been able to exclusively present the 'Happy Bull' from this series, which is already out of print. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Patinated and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 299 pieces, signed and individually numbered. Format 27 x 32 x 21 cm.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Bull', brown bronze
€9,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Sculpture size 30 x 35 x 25 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Coot', brown bronze
€15,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Format 20 x 55 x 55 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Dancing Hippopotamus', grey bronze
€15,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated dark grey by hand and polished. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Size 30 x 57 x 30 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Flying Owl No. 3', brown bronze
€15,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Sculpture size 45 x 45 x 42 cm (H/W/D). On diabase base, size 5 x 20 x 20 cm (h/w/d).
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Flying Owl No. 7', bronze
€10,000.00
Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, patinated brown and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 12 copies, individually numbered (8 copies Arabic numbered 1-8/8 + 4 artist's copies Roman numbered I-IV/IV) and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. Size 42 x 27 x 50 cm (h/w/d). On a diabase base.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Flying Owl', bronze
€2,900.00
Dutchman Evert den Hartog is a master of the moment. He is in more ways than one, as den Hartog has made a name for himself on the international art scene over the past few decades as a photographer and sculptor. Whether he depicts reality with a camera or creates this reality with the tools of a sculptor - in his case usually the bare hand armed with a spade - is irrelevant. The approach is the same. The result is thoroughly composed works of art that resemble 'frozen moments' ('Frozen Moments' is also the title of a monograph on Hartog) and have long inspired collectors and museums. To understand this, just take a look at his 'Flying Owl', which can best be described as a chain of (apparent) paradoxes: The work is a thoroughly naturalistic depiction and at the same time a mirror-symmetrical abstraction; you see a moving standstill and 'hear', as it were, a soundlessness rushing past. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. Limited edition of 99 pieces, numbered, signed and hallmarked with the foundry and ars mundi stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation certificate. Size with base approx. 38 x 40.5 x 22.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 10.6 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.
Evert den Hartog: Sculpture 'Happy Elephant' (2004), bronze
€2,980.00
The Dutch sculptor Evert den Hartog has taken up the challenge of combining weightlessness and earthiness. Den Hartog received his artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rotterdam from 1971 to 1976, initially creating mainly ceramic sculptures until he discovered his passion for bronze in the early 1980s. The themes of his works originate from the animal world and are rooted in ancient mythology in his multi-faceted selection of motifs. There is a tremendous joie de vivre and dynamism in all of Hartog's works. The unmistakable Dutch humour sparkles from the objects and lends the bronze sculptures an unexpected lightness. Evert den Hartog presents his extensive oeuvre to a large audience in Dutch and German galleries. His love-struck elephant dances like a prima ballerina on just one leg and almost seems to lift off the ground with bliss. With its trunk raised, this masterpiece brings its owner additional luck and keeps all worries at bay. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique, patinated and polished by hand. Limited world edition of 299 pieces, individually numbered and labelled with the Hartogs signature emblem. On a black diabase base, total height 41 cm. Weight 11 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.