Huge Bronze Angel Woman Chair Sculpture Signed By Weinman Marble Statue Base. This product sheet is originally written in English. Please find below an automatic translation into French. If you have any questions please contact us.
This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze dimensions with marble base: Height 21" X Width 16". Presenting the iconic sculpture entitled "Descending Night" by the famous German sculptor Adolph A. This captivating piece depicts a naked female angel, with her head gently bowed and arms delicately touching her cascading hair. Exquisitely detailed, her majestic wings extend with grace and beauty.
"Descending Night" and its counterpart "Rising Day" were originally designed as fountains for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915 in San Francisco. After the exhibition, Weinman reproduced both sculptures in two sizes: approximately 24 inches in height and approximately 57 inches in height. This particular sculpture is signed by AA Weinman, the talented artist behind its creation. Born in Germany, Weinman immigrated to the United States at a young age. He honed his craft as an apprentice to sculptor Frederick Kaldenberg, while also studying drawing and modeling at Cooper Union in the evenings.Later, he continued his artistic training at the Art Students League under the guidance of the prestigious American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Weinman's repertoire includes a wide range of sculptures, from portrait statues to captivating and dramatic pieces. Among his works are the Fountain of Water Centaurs at the Missouri State Capitol, the Dawn Riders at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina, and renowned pieces such as "Rising Sun," "Duet," "Narcissus," and "Aphrodite." Embrace the beauty and artistic talent of "Descending Night," a true masterpiece of bronze sculpture. Whether displayed as the centerpiece of your collection or as an enchanting centerpiece, it captivates with its ethereal presence and meticulous craftsmanship.
Discover the lasting legacy of Adolph A. Weinman and add this extraordinary sculpture to your artistic journey. DESCENDING NIGHT by Adolph Weinman Bronze Metal Angel Female Winged Statue 21" x 16" DS-265. Paste the link into a browser window.
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