*** RESERVED *** Antique Bronze Statue ‘Arbeit krönt’ – Martin Götze (1865–1928)

Are you looking for a timeless, European artwork with a powerful and profound meaning? This rare antique bronze statue titled “Work is crowned with success” (Work crowned) was designed by the respected German sculptor Martin Götze. The statue forms a magnificent, allegorical tribute to traditional craftsmanship and noble handwork. At Hi(s)story Antiques, we personally select each historical object based on authenticity, quality, and a unique soul. This ensures that you are always guaranteed an exclusive and valuable collectible for your collection.

Within European sculpture around 1900, the theme of the working human took a prominent place. This specific antique bronze statue shows a powerful blacksmith who stands on his massive anvil. Next to him stands a young woman in traditional clothing. She tenderly places a hand on his shoulder. She also holds a large, finely crafted wreath. At the front of the plinth is the telling title “Work is crowned with success” Hair-thinly melted in the bronze.

This composition symbolizes that sincere dedication and hard work are always rewarded with honor and social recognition in the end. antique bronze statue Therefore, it not only radiates peace. The object also exudes a deep, universal human dignity. The blacksmith looks up at the woman, creating a beautiful dynamic and a palpable emotional connection between the two figures. Moreover, his anvil lies at his feet. This tool reinforces the artistic character of the performance.

The artistic historical value of this object is directly supported by the creator. Martin Götze (1865–1928) was a well-known German sculptor who was primarily active in Berlin. He was known for his realistic portrayal of figures and his ability to capture emotion in bronze. This antique bronze statue is on the back, on the edge of the plinth, with its original signature: “Martin Goetze”. The signature was firmly embedded in the bronze base during the casting process.

Götze worked frequently with leading Berlin bronze foundries during his career, such as the famous Gladenbeck company. This example showcases the absolute top quality of that casting tradition. The details in the blacksmith’s muscles are particularly realistically rendered. The folds in the woman’s dress and the individual leaves of the wreath also testify to an exceptionally high level of craftsmanship. It is a tangible piece of art history from the transition period from Art Nouveau to early realism.

When you do this antique bronze statue Upon approaching, the enormous density immediately becomes apparent. With a compact ground surface measuring 15 centimeters wide and 10 centimeters deep, the image is 18 centimeters high. Despite this modest size, the artwork weighs a whopping 100 kilograms. 2.3 kg. This substantial weight proves that it is a massive and very thick bronze casting. Absolutely no savings were made on the high-quality metal alloy during production.

The bronze is blessed with a deep, warm chocolate brown patina. Over the years this patina layer has developed subtle glint accents on the higher-lying parts. The underside of the plinth reveals a traditional, early hollow casting according to the lost wax method. The two separate figures were subsequently mounted to the base plate with the original threaded screws and hexagonal nuts. The gold-colored edges at the bottom show the purity of the bronze used. This is an important characteristic of authenticity for the discerning collector.

This sophisticated antique bronze statue Thanks to its warm color scheme, it fits perfectly into contemporary interior designs. Within a modern, eclectic or Wabi-Sabi interior, the image serves as a powerful focal point. Statement piece. The textured surface and organic shapes of the patinated bronze bring direct depth and character to a space. The compact cabinet size ensures that the image looks excellent on a solid wooden desk, a sleek bookshelf, or prominently on a dresser. It invites to touch and to admire up close. As a result, it is a guaranteed conversation starter in your living space.

At Hi(s)story Antiques, we understand that the purchase of an original antique bronze statue It is a special investment. Therefore, this sculpture is extremely carefully and shock-resistant packaged for shipping. We use multiple protective layers of bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard buffers as standard. We also bear the entire transport risk. Your purchase is always sent registered and 100% insured via PostNL.

For more general information about the traditional techniques behind historical bronze alloys and the casting process, please refer to the extensive documentation available on the website of the European Association of Bronze Castings (EABC). bronze casting on Wikipedia Consult. Do you have specific questions about the condition of this work by Martin Götze? Or would you like to view this object in person? Please contact us. dan Feel free to contact us via info@hisstoryantiques.nl or by phone at +31 6 18897225.