Askari-Statuette als Abschiedsgeschenk für Oberleutnant Kuhlmann in Deutsch-Ostafrika, 1894-99 - photo 1

Askari-Statuette als Abschiedsgeschenk für Oberleutnant Kuhlmann in Deutsch-Ostafrika, 1894-99

Lot 3452
11.05.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 10 000
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 3452 | Askari-Statuette als Abschiedsgeschenk für Oberleutnant Kuhlmann in Deutsch-Ostafrika, 1894-99
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€ 2 000
Bronziertes weißes Metall, detaillierte Darstellung eines mit Gewehr schreitenden Askari in voller Ausrüstung. Schwarz lackierter, profilierter Holzsockel mit graviertem Widmungsschild aus Neusilber: "Dem scheidenden Oberleutnant Kuhlmann / 1894-1899 / Das Offizier-Corps der Schutztruppe für Deutsch-Ost Afrika". Bajonett unter Laufmündung mit Klebepunkt gesichert, Figur und Sockel leicht bestoßen/berieben, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Gesamthöhe 58,5 cm, Gewicht 7 kg.
Sehr repräsentatives und seltenes Offiziersgeschenk.
Provenienz: Direkt aus Familienbesitz.
An Askari statuette as a farewell gift for Oberleutnant Kuhlmann in Deutsch-Ostafrika, 1894-99
Bronzed white metal, detailed portrayal of an askari in full gear walking with rifle at ready. Black lacquered, profiled wood socle with engraved nickel-silver plaque bearing the inscription: "Dedicated to the retiring Oberleutnant Kuhlmann / 1894-1899 / The Officer Corps of the Schutztruppe for Deutsch-Ost Afrika" (tr.). Bayonet fastened with a dab of glue under the muzzle, the figure and socle slightly bumped/rubbed, signs of use and age. Overall height 58.5 cm, weight 7 kg.
Very representative and rare gift for an officer.
Provenance: From the family's collection.
Condition: II
Auction house category:Navy and Protection Forces
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