Sculpture by Otto Geyer from the 19th Century – Balanceakt

Name: Sculpture by Otto Geyer from the 19th Century – Balanceakt
Brand: Ladrón de Guevara Fine Arts
SKU: cmna58xfd01iunky3hlua4s88
Price: 650 EUR
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Decorative Objects · 19th Century

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Sculpture by Otto Geyer titled 'Balanceakt', depicting a child balancing on a turtle. The piece is made of bronze and mounted on a marble pedestal. The total height of the sculpture, including the pedestal, is 18.5 cm. Well-defined details in the figure of the child and the turtle, with a finish that shows the shine of the bronze. The marble base has a polished finish.

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Decoration in a living room

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Decorative element in an office

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Century: 19th Century
Origin: Berlín, Alemania
Material: Bronze, marble
Listed on: 28 March 2026

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