A fine bronze group on a sienna marble base.

Haase-Ilsenburg added this striking  bronze depicting a last farewell of mother to daughter to his genre work in 1905.  He specialised in allegorical  pieces focusing on historical and romantic tales.  He came to the notice of the art community after exhibiting works at the Grande Exposition in Berlin (1903). Other works include Europa (1907, Galatea (1909, Daphne (1910).

The present example of this work is finely executed, retaining original dark brown patination.  It is raised on an attractive yellow marble plinth with gilded guard at base.

Height: Overall, 23 in (59 cm); Bronze, 16 in (41 cm)

Signed: In the bronze H. Haase, with foundry mark as follows:-
AKT-GES.v.H.GLADENBECK.BERLIN n.4733,

Condition: Fine unrestored condition

References:

E.Benezit:  Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs  [Grund, 1999]  (page 642)

H. Berman: Bronzes, Sculptors & Founders 1800-1930  [Schiffer 1994] (Item 3375, Page 885)
James  Mackay:  Sculptors in Bronze[ Antique Collectors’ Club 1995](Page 174)