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Gerhard Marcks was a German artist, known primarily as a sculptor, but who is also known for his drawings, woodcuts, lithographs and ceramics.
Gerhard Marcks was a German artist, known primarily as a sculptor, but who is also known for his drawings, woodcuts, lithographs and ceramics.
Edgar Augustin was a German painter and sculptor.
Augustin studied sculpture in Münster with Karl Ehlers, then was a pupil of the master Gustav Zeitz in Hamburg. His oeuvre includes partly abstract figurative representations in bronze, wood and plaster as well as paintings, drawings and graphics. Some of Edgar Augustine's sculptures are located in public spaces in Hamburg and other cities.
Edgar Augustin was a member of the Free Academy of Arts in Hamburg and the Special Association of Artists in Germany. In the second half of the 20th century, Augustin was one of the pioneers of figurative wood sculpture and is considered its most important representative.
Fritz Heinemann was a German sculptor. Heinemann belonged to those artists who set themselves apart from the prevailing New Baroque of the time by Reinhold Begas and his students with a tectonic formal language in the sense of Adolf von Hildebrand. Some figures are close to the works of Auguste Rodin. His work covers almost the entire sculptural spectrum: monuments, gravestones, genre figures, busts and small bronzes.
Max Esser was a German sculptor and designer, celebrated for his intricate animal sculptures and porcelain figurines. Born in 1885, Esser's career was marked by his detailed and lifelike representations of animals, which garnered significant acclaim and recognition in the art world.
Max Esser's education at the Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin and the Berlin Art Academy honed his skills in sculpture, leading to regular exhibitions at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition from 1906. His works, often characterized by their expressive nature and technical precision, reflect his deep understanding of animal anatomy and movement.
Several of Max Esser's works are held in prestigious collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Notably, his chess set at the Met, featuring materials like silver, ivory, and ebony, showcases his versatility and craftsmanship. This set is adorned with zodiac and astrological symbols, adding a layer of depth and intrigue to each piece.
Max Esser's works have also been featured in numerous auctions, with pieces like his bronze birds and Meissen porcelain figurines achieving significant attention and high bids. His 'Eagle' figurine for Meissen, made in 1931, is a testament to his skill with porcelain, capturing the majesty and fierceness of the eagle in a delicate medium.
For collectors and experts in art and antiques, the works of Max Esser offer a blend of historical value and exquisite artistry. His contributions to porcelain art and animal sculpture remain influential, continuing to inspire admiration and scholarly interest.
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Fritz Fleer is a German painter and sculptor. He studied at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts in the class of Edwin Paul Scharf.
As independent artist, Fritz Fleer has been creating works for urban planning since the 1950s; in Hamburg he was commissioned for 17 sculptures by the municipal housing company SAGA.
