Kaiser Wilhelm I. - große Bronzefigur von Joseph Uphues (1850 - 1911)

Lot 664
04.11.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Lot 664 | Kaiser Wilhelm I. - große Bronzefigur von Joseph Uphues (1850 - 1911)
Kaiser Wilhelm I. - große Bronzefigur von Joseph Uphues (1850 - 1911)
Bronze, braun patiniert, an der Plinthe signiert "J. Uphues", rs. am mitgegossenen Sockel (kleiner Riss) zwei Marken mit Kaiserkronen im Kreis. Vollplastische, stehende Ganzfigur von Kaiser Wilhelm I. in Uniform mit Helm, Ordensschmuck und Mantel, in der rechten Hand sein Fernglas haltend. Realistische Wiedergabe der Gesichtszüge. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Gesamthöhe 64 cm, Gewicht 12,3 kg.
Joseph Uphues war 1878 in der Berliner Akademie Schüler von Reinhold Begas und Fritz Schaper und schließlich 1882 Meisterschüler von Begas. Ab 1892 machte er sich als Bildhauer selbstständig. 1899 erhielt er den Professorentitel und wurde Mitglied der Berliner Secession.
Kaiser Wilhelm I – a large bronze figure by Joseph Uphues (1850 - 1911)
Kaiser Wilhelm I – a large bronze figure by Joseph Uphues (1850 - 1911)
Bronze with a brown patina, the plinth signed "J. Uphues". Two hallmarks with imperial crowns in a circle on the back of the integrally cast pedestal (small crack). Fully sculptured, standing, full-length figure of Kaiser Wilhelm I in uniform, including his helmet, full regalia and greatcoat, holding his binoculars in his right hand. Realistic reproduction of the subject's facial features. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age and use. Overall height 64 cm, weight 12.3 kg.
Joseph Uphues studied at the Berlin Academy under Reinhold Begas and Fritz Schaper in 1878, subsequently a student in Begas' master class in 1882. He became an independent sculptor in 1892. He was awarded the title of professor in 1899 and became a member of the Berlin Secession.
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