Figuration. 1958.
Bronze with black patina.
With the monogram and the number on the stand. From an edition of eleven copies (0/10-10/10), this copy 4/10. Height 29.5 cm (11.6 in).
Massive cast, made by Krieghoff, Mainz. Apart from the edsition in bronze, there is also an original in plaster. [AR].

• Early, biomorphic work in the artist's typical style.
• This bronze is being offered on the international auction market for the first time (source: artprice.com).

We would like to thank Mr. Jakob Steinbrenner, Munich, for kindly providing this information.

PROVENANCE: Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired from the artist in 1985).
Family-owned since.

EXHIBITION: Hans Steinbrenner. Arbeiten von 1955-60, Galerie Ostertag, Frankfurt am Main, September 22–November 15, 1978, cat. no. 9 (probably a different copy, with illustration).
Hans Steinbrenner. Skulpturen 1948-1960, Sinclair-Haus, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, October 23-December 16, 1990, cat. no. 78 (probably a different copy, with illustration on p. 90).

LITERATURE: Claire Hellweg, Hans Steinbrenner. Die Entwicklung der Formensprache im plastischen Werk, PhD thesis. Frankfurt am Main, 1990/91, CR no. 126 b (of b) (probably a different copy, with illustrations).

Good overall impression. Various traces of different environmental influences and adhesions. Small greenish traces of oxidation in places. Small dent with indentation on top of one of the heads and isolated abrasions with light adhesions, probably paint, in the lower area. Small imperfections in the patina.