Wilhelm II Gladenbeck Bronze Pedastal Bust
Late 19th c bronze bust of a youthful Kaiser Wilhelm II in uniform atop an ebonized wood column with turned hardwood top and bottom, decorated with brass ormolu leaves and berries. The bust measures 3 5/8" tall with an overall height of 10 1/2". The bronze is very detailed, especially for its small size. Unsigned, it does bear the script foundry mark of Gladenbeck and Sohn of Berlin. The bronze bust was at one time silver plated. Most of the plating is now missing, but patches remain on his face and back side.
The wood column is original to the piece and is in excellent condition. Original bronzes of Wilhelm are getting difficult to find.
Late 19th c bronze bust of a youthful Kaiser Wilhelm II in uniform atop an ebonized wood column with turned hardwood top and bottom, decorated with brass ormolu leaves and berries. The bust measures 3 5/8" tall with an overall height of 10 1/2". The bronze is very detailed, especially for its small size. Unsigned, it does bear the script foundry mark of Gladenbeck and Sohn of Berlin. The bronze bust was at one time silver plated. Most of the plating is now missing, but patches remain on his face and back side.
The wood column is original to the piece and is in excellent condition. Original bronzes of Wilhelm are getting difficult to find.