If you approach the sculpture head-on, you see a face that looks at the viewer with interest and concentration at the same time. The slender head sits on the crescent-shaped shoulder section, which is visually divided in the middle by a stylised jabot, and the sculpture captivates with its reduced and seemingly simple form, but the details reveal symbolic elements: A triangle divides the back of the figure and is the symbol of Freemasonry, whose idea of tolerance Mozart thematises in his Magic Flute. The contrast between the baroque head and the reduced body is wonderful. The bronze surface is partly textured, partly smoothly polished, has a golden shimmer and emphasises the nobility and sublimity of the genius.sculpture in bronze, patinated, partly polished. Cast using the lost wax technique. Limited edition of 60, numbered and signed. Height 22 cm, width 29 cm. Weight 4 kg.
Wunderlich depicts the lady of the harem from the seraglio in an abstract modern style with a classical reference. The pose is traditional, seated with the lower body stretched out, the upper body erect at a right angle. However, Wunderlich eliminates all individuality and abstracts his odalisque into a kind of reclining obelisk of erotic power, a horizontal stele bearing the basic forms of the feminine.sculpture made of fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Elaborately patinated by hand and partially polished. Limited edition of 1,250 pieces, numbered and signed. WVZ no. 294, length of the sculpture 29 cm, height 12.5 cm. Plinth 37 x 13 cm. Weight 4 kg.
The torso was a source of inspiration for Renaissance artists in particular. At this time, many works of art from antiquity were rediscovered, which served as inspiration for artists. The French sculptor Auguste Rodin finally elevated the torso to a separate genre of sculptural art. The appeal of Paul Wunderlich's Olympia lies in the artist's method of applying the classical theory of proportion with the greatest freedom, but never really abandoning it. Sculpture in fine bronze with a fine malachite green patina. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Height 12.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, weight 1.4 kg. Limited world edition of only 1,250 pieces, numbered and signed.
Sculpture in bronze, patinated, partially polished. Limited edition of 250 pieces, numbered and signed. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Total length 35 cm. Weight 1 kg. Work number 251.
This bronze dog is Wunderlich's modern answer to centuries-old traditions in art and architecture to ward off evil spirits and put burglars to flight. As a 'scary' house dog at the entrance or on the stairs, in front of the fireplace, on a plinth in the living room or as an individual garden sculpture by an artist: Pollux rounds off any ambience in the home and garden. Dog sculpture 'Pollux': work number 289, bronze sculpture, patinated, partially polished. Cast using the lost wax technique. Height 18.5 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 23.5 cm. Weight 10 kg. Edition of 150, numbered and signed.
Pythia was the name given to the priestess who prophesied in the ancient oracle of Delphi. In the Temple of Apollo, she sat on a bronze tripod above a fissure in the earth from which gas poured out and put her into a trance. The oracle was the most important place of worship in Hellenism and was described as the centre of the world.sculpture made of fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Elaborately patinated by hand and partially polished. Limited edition of 90 pieces, numbered and signed. Height 91 cm, width 50 cm, depth 16 cm. Weight 22 kg.
In the European tradition, the seagull is a symbol of freedom. But beyond all formal and contextual references, Wunderlich's sculpture is a work of art that we can admire and enjoy. His seagull is a careful and considered composition of horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines. Parallel shapes such as the beak, wings and tail feathers rhythmise the form and make the bird appear alive, further enhanced by the contrasting patination between shimmering gold and matt green. Sculpture in fine bronze, patinated several times and partially polished. Cast using the lost wax technique. Mounted on a bronze plinth. Height 20 cm, width 16.5 cm. Weight 0.9 kg. Edition of 900, numbered and signed.
A bird of prey prepares to strike. The graphic artist and sculptor Paul Wunderlich has captured the moment of maximum focussing here. The mythical effect of the figure is further emphasised by his abstract and elaborate formal language. Cast metal. Limited edition of 290 copies, numbered and signed. Format 12 x 19.5 x 5 cm (h/w/d).
The dominant element of the Stele of Hermes is the column shaft, which makes up almost two-thirds of the sculpture. A fine line interrupts the mathematical, metallic smoothness of the shaft and winds upwards in a generous curve. This is followed by the sculpted, highly stylised torso. A bold S-shaped sweep of lines between the shoulder blade and hip dissolves the archaic statuary and fills the sculpture with life.sculpture in fine bronze, patinated, partially polished. Work number 285, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Limited edition of 1,250 pieces, numbered and signed. Height of the sculpture 39 cm. Mounted on a rectangular bronze plinth 13 cm long. Weight 2.2 kg.
The Song of Solomon is one of the most beautiful love poems in world literature. Wunderlich was inspired by this poem to create this bronze sculpture. Limited, numbered and signed world edition of 1,250 pieces. Cast using the lost wax technique. Patinated and partially polished. Mounted on a bronze plinth with a diameter of 10 cm. Height 39 cm, weight 1.5 kg.
Sculpture in fine bronze, patinated, partially polished. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Edition of 90, numbered and signed. Height 100 cm, width 50 cm, depth 16 cm. Weight 25 kg.
Victoria fascinates with the simplicity of its form, which can be grasped at a glance. On closer inspection, however, you realise how deliberately every detail has been designed. The billowing skirt indicates the forward thrust of the sculpture. Its curved surface is brought to life by the contours and three folds in the garment. While the front contour of the skirt runs straight downwards, albeit at a slight angle, the rear contour is structured in gentle curves. The smoothness of the gown is matched by the beaded surface of the bodice, accentuated by the geometry of the bust. And then there is the wing: it is remarkable how differentiated Wunderlich arranges the feathers in order to find a form that deviates from the usual depictions. And the colours: the gold of the skirt and the wing, which reflects the surrounding light, the black of the plinth and the upper edge of the wing, which borders the sculpture at the top and bottom, and the subdued grey-brown of the upper body, are further elements that differentiate the sculpture and yet, as a matter of course, form a unity. At 77 cm high, Victoria is a stately sculpture. Its weight of 22 kilograms indicates its considerable volume. Sculpture in fine bronze 2008, patinated, partially polished. Cast using the lost wax technique. Mounted on a bronze plinth 38 x 17 cm. Edition of 70, numbered and signed. Height 77 cm. Weight approx. 22.5 kg.
Sculpture in fine bronze, patinated, partially polished. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Limited edition of 290 pieces, numbered and signed. Format 18 x 25 cm (H/W). Mounted on a bronze plinth. Weight approx. 1.3 kg.
Odysseus, Circe and the pigs: On his way home to his wife Penelope, Odysseus had to endure many an adventure. Even before he cunningly escaped the influence of the beautiful sorceress Circe, he had to help his companions. For Circe had turned them into pigs. Paul Wunderlich was inspired by Homer's story and created a modern sculpture especially for the occasion, cast in metal with an old silver patina. Limited edition of 900 pieces, numbered and signed. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Depth 2 cm, height 19 cm, width 23 cm. Weight 5.5 kg.
His mythological objects play a particularly key role in Paul Wunderlich's work. With his sculpture 'Winged Nike', he once again demonstrates his great mastery. He unmistakably abstracts the essential elements and combines them into a unique composition of lines and geometric shapes that radiate eroticism and sensualism. A magnificent late work by a great master. Sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique. Hand-patinated in the colours green, black, silver and bronze. Limited world edition of 360 pieces, numbered and signed. Total height 41 cm, mounted on a bronze plinth measuring 12 x 12 cm. Weight approx. 2.5 kg.
In Wunderlich's sculpture group 'A Deux', everyday objects undergo a metamorphosis under the sign of Eros. The manneristically exaggerated shoes become symbols of the male and female elements. Knotted together by a leather strap, they grow together to form a new shared reality: The pair of shoes is both a symbol of togetherness and an erotic fetish.Sculpture in a limited edition of 499 pieces, divided into two editions. Edition in ivory-coloured cast stone, cast by hand. Patinated and polished by hand. WVZ no. 101a. Dimensions including plinth: height 31 cm, length 43.5 cm, depth 18 cm. Weight 6 kg. The sculptures are numbered and signed on a porcelain plaque set into the plinth.
In Wunderlich's sculpture group 'A Deux', everyday objects undergo a metamorphosis under the sign of Eros. The manneristically exaggerated shoes become symbols of the male and female elements. Knotted together by a leather strap, they grow together to form a new shared reality: The pair of shoes is both a symbol of togetherness and an erotic fetish.Sculpture in a limited edition of 499 pieces, divided into two editions. Edition in bronze, cast by hand. Hand-patinated and partially polished. Numbered and signed. WVZ no. 101b. Dimensions including plinth: height 30 cm, length 44 cm, depth 18 cm. Weight approx. 11 kg.
2 sculptures in fine bronze, patinated, partially polished. Cast using the lost wax technique. Edition of 90 copies each, numbered and signed. Sculpture 'Pythia': height 91 cm, width 50 cm, depth 16 cm. Weight 22 kg. Sculpture 'The Questioner': Height 100 cm, width 50 cm, depth 16 cm. Weight 25 kg.
Work numbers 256 + 257. Two sculptures in bronze, patinated, partially polished. Cast using the lost wax technique. Height 31 cm each, weight approx. 1.5 kg each. Edition of 500, numbered and signed.
The three slender, even bronze figures form a harmonious triad that nevertheless does not conceal the characteristics of each individual sculpture. All three figures in the ensemble resemble each other, yet their characters are clearly distinguishable. Wunderlich has created a subtle form: a boldly waisted upper body flows into a flattering spherical element and continues in a long, fitted dress. The large figure has a reseda green patina and a finely textured surface. The middle figure has a red-brown patina and is divided by regular lines. The youngest member of the family wears a smooth robe with a gold-coloured sheen. An ensemble of three bronzes, patinated in different colours, partially polished. Cast using the lost wax technique. Edition of 99 copies, numbered and signed.Large sculpture: Height 57 cm. Weight 4.3 kg.Medium-sized sculpture: Height 41 cm. Weight 2.2 kg.Small sculpture: Height 27.5 cm. Weight 1.6 kg.
Wunderlich's imaginative pair shows him as a philosophical questioner, she as Victoria in a flowing robe, as a goddess of victory. Two sculptures in bronze, mounted on a bronze plinth, patinated, partially polished, cast in the lost wax process by Fritz Albrecht in Altrandsberg. Limited edition of 280 copies, numbered and signed. Winged woman: Height 18 cm. Width 9 cm. Question poser: Height 18.5 cm. Width 10 cm. Weight 0.6 kg each.
