Lot: 221
Ewald Mataré (1887 - 1965 )
Doorknob Grim Reaper I. 1958.
Bronze sculpture with a dark, bronze-brown patina. With the ligated signature on the shaft. H. 9 cm. In addition to the two examples of Grimace I installed in St. Michael's Church in Frankfurt, there are around 10 other casts in private ownership, several of which are replicas.
Overall with slight signs of wear, otherwise nice.
Hammer Price: 4,000 €
K-14 - Auction November 2024
16. November 2024 at 10:00 AM CET
16. November 2024 at 10:00 AM CET
Literature:
Catalogue of works: Schilling 475
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