Bronze with black patina. Stand with monogram and number. From an edition of seven copies (0/6-6/6), this is copy 2/6. Height: 31 cm.
Solid cast, cast by Krieghoff, Mainz. In addition to the bronze edition, there is an original in plaster and an edition of 3-5 copies in English cement. [AR].
- Early bronze from a small edition of only 6 copies. - Hans Steinbrenner understands how to transform human perception into biomorphic, intricate beings in an incomparably sensitive way. - This is the first time a copy of this bronze has been offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).
LITERATURE: Claire Hellweg, Hans Steinbrenner. Die Entwicklung der Formensprache im plastischen Werk, Diss. Frankfurt a. Main, 1990/91, catalogue raisonné no. 104 c (of c) (illustrated).

Hans Steinbrenner. Sculptures 1948-1960, Sinclair-Haus, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, October 23-December 16, 1990, cat. no. 63 (probably a different copy, illustrated on p. 77)

From a Hessian collection

In good condition. Small scuffs with white adhesions in places.