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August Gaul

Großauheim near Hanau 1869 – 1921 Berlin

”Schafe”. 1901

Bronze with brown patina, mounted on a marble base. 17,5 × 30 × 13,5 cm (with base) (6 ⅞ × 11 ¾ × 5 ⅜ in. (with base)).
This picture shows the following artwork: August Gaul. ”Schafe”. 1901.

Estimate:

EUR 4,000

 

- 6,000

USD 4,710

 

- 7,060

Sold for:

15,240 EUR (incl. premium)

Timed Auctions 2026

Online Only Modern & Contemporary Art, 19.12.25 – 11.1.26, Sunday, 11.01.2026

Information

Bronze with brown patina, mounted on a marble base. 17,5 × 30 × 13,5 cm (with base) (6 ⅞ × 11 ¾ × 5 ⅜ in. (with base)). Signed (incised) on the front long side of the plinth on the right: A. Gaul. Catalogue raisonné: Gabler 73. One of the few bronzes remaining with Max Cassirer from an edition of approx. 33 casts.

The bronze is free of restitution claims and is being offered with the explicit consent of Max Cassirer's heirs
Condition Report: In good condition. No loss of substance. In the indentations a very few miniscule plaster residues from the moulding proces. The base, in places, with slight scuff marks. Fine, harmonious overall appearance

Max Cassirer, Berlin (presumably acquired from the artist, confiscated by the Gestapo 1941) / auction Hans W. Lange, Berlin, 12.-13.5.1942, lot 319 / Walter Bauer, Fulda (acquired at Lange, thence by descent to the present owner)

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