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THBGeorg Kolbe Bronze Nude Sculpture, "Grief"
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Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
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LiveJul 12, 2025
Live Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,175 lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale begins Sat. July 12 at 9 AM with lots #1-753 and continues Sun. July 13 at 1 PM with lots #754-1175 (scroll down for separate catalog). Estates represented include Ervin and Jane Entrekin, Nashville; Walter and Dr. Mary Schatz, Nashville; Dr. Lawrence Wolfe, Nashville; John Z. C. Thomas, Knoxville; Florence F. Johnston, Knoxville; plus deaccessioned objects from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Arkansas Museum of Art, and the Hunter Museum of Art. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Georg Kolbe (German, 1877-1947) bronze sculpture, "Klage," translated as Lament or Grief, #183 from the posthumous edition of 400, 1986. Signed and editioned to underside of feet. 15 in H x 22 in W x 11 in D. Note: Kolbe, who originally trained as a painter in Dresden, Munich and in Paris at the Academie Julian, went on to become one of Germany's most important sculptors. He was known for his nudes and for several public commissions. His well known "Klage" sculpture explored the themes of sorrow and resilience following World War I.
Condition
A couple of spots of green verdigris, otherwise excellent condition.
- Provenance
Private Nashville area collection.
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