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Ceramic, bronzed Germany, c. 1925 Etha Richter (1883-1977) – German animal sculptress and draftswoman Verso signed on the plinth ‘Richter’ and stamped ‘R. & T. Mgdbg. Gesetzl. Geschützt’; also numbered ‘2958 2’ Dimensions: 31 x 45 x 20 cm Good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 1,200 Euro Condition: The sculpture is in good condition, consistent with age and wear. The surface shows scattered and very faint scratch marks. There are a number of tiny chips, especially the tail and back of the left lion. The dimensions of the sculpture are 31 x 45 x 20 cm. Etha Richter (1883-1977) Etha Richter was active as a sculptress in Dresden and dedicated her artistic oeuvre mainly to the rendition of animals. She produced works in bronze, porcelain and plaster. In 1945 her studio was destroyed by a bomb and over 500 of her works were destroyed. One of her most noteworthy works is probably the portrait medallion of Käthe Kollwitz, designed for the Käthe-Kollwitz Memorial stone in Dresden, Germany. In 1968 she became an honorary member of the ‘Verband Bildender Künstler’ of the GDR (Association of Fine Artists). (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.