GUSTINUS AMBROSI
About the artist | Eisenstadt 1893 – 1975 Vienna |
Marked | Signed and dated: Ambrosi 1911 |
Dimensions | H 20 cm |
Material | Bronze, very nice original patina, excellent original condition |
Provenance | private collection, Austria |
Literature | Karpfen F., Gustinus Ambrosi, Vienna, 1923, p. 92, cf. clay model "Prodigal Son"/A 10 in Österreichische Galerie Belvedere/Ambrosi Museum, inv. no. A 158 |
The sculpture is an early masterpiece by Ambrosi. According to the information I have, this is the only casting performed.
H45/22