A bronze sculpture with a wooden base * title: unknown * material: bronze, wood * style: abstract plastic, free plastic * era: post-war west (1945-1989) * artist: justus churkin * origin: germany * product type: bronze sculpture * unique the 53cm tall bronze sculpture has an abstract design, yet it is reminiscent of an anthropomorphic figure. It conveys something soaring. Where the bronze is connected to the base it tapers, which further enhances the appearance of weightlessness. The base made of simple, untreated wood provides a beautiful contrast to the elegant bronze. also in his work “rising group” churkin creates a similar contrast with a concrete base from which his sculpture rises. the distinctive details on the surface of the plastic are particularly beautiful. justus churkin is a berlin sculptor from the 1960s. One of his most important works is the “wrising group” from 1963, which is installed at the blaschkoallee subway station in britz. mass height approx. 53cm base 17.5cm x 20.5cm weight 6.75kg condition * very good this piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution