December Holiday Uncurated Estate Finds

Martin and Piltzing Boy with Thorn German Bronze

The auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $400

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Bronze sculpture of "Boy with Thorn", after the original Hellenistic sculpture known as "Spinario". Berlin, 20th century. Bronze sculpture sitting atop red marble base. Martin and Piltzing Berlin foundry mark on back of base of bronze. Pitting and marks to surface of bronze. Wear to patina of bronze on head and right leg of boy. Thin line to right arm of bronze. Chip to right front corner of marble base, with some repairs. Residue to back left corner of marble base near foundry mark.

13 1/2" H x 5 1/2" L x 9 1/2" D

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.