MARTIN GOETZE FEMALE NUDE BRONZE ON MARBLE 'DIE STILLE?

Martin Goetze
Germany, 1865-1928
'Die Stille? '(The Quiet)' or STEHENDER WEIBLICHER AKT
Signed: M. G?tze on bronze base
Patinated Bronze on an earth toned marble base with grayish/black veined socle/platform.
12-1/2 In. (Bronze) / 17 In. (total) Height

Condition report: Very good to excellent condition; minor patina loss throughout, rubs to the high point(s), separate casting line to one arm. (common for 19th century bronze). Oxidation commensurate with age and shelf wear.

COMPARABLE #1: For a similar quality example see: Christies
London, South Kensington, 5/1/08; Lot: 38 with a presale estimate of $1,971 ? 29,580 USD ? SOLD: $5,420.00 USD

COMPARABLE #2: For an identical example see: DuMouchelles
Auction House, 9/15/17; Lot: 92074 with a presale estimate of $1,000 ? 1,500 USD ? SOLD: 3,000.00 USD

COMPARABLE #2: For an identical example see: Bonhams
Knightbridge, 2/23/21; Lot: 223 with a presale estimate of $708 ? 1,134 USD ? SOLD: $1,988.00 USD

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, New York; By descent to the present owner.

ARTIST SPECS:
Martin Goetze
Germany, 1865-1928
was active/lived in Germany.

Martin Goetze is known for sculpture.

Goetze has high auction records of $5,420.00 USD with a 46% auction sell thru rate, and only 50 examples offered.

Very good to excellent; 99.9% original surface paint. Very fine crazing: most notably to sky area. Otherwise excellent