Description:
- Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon. It has a marble base.
- It dates from the first half of the 20th century. On top of the copper bath there is a black patina.
- The measurements correspond to the complete piece with the marble base.
- The signature of F. Masvidal appears on the back, engraved on the Zamak base.
- The artistic quality is quite good, highlighting its proportions and the spectacular movement it conveys.
- The fact that a piece has a distinctive mark or contrast is a very rare and very important detail.
- Three photographs from the magazine 'Catalunya Gráfica', published in 1922, have been added.They show advertising for the house of F. Masvidal.
- A photograph of the F. Masvidal stand at the Barcelona trade fair in March 1922 has been added.
Preservation and damage:
- It is in very good condition, with no visible knocks or scratches.
- The passage of time has caused wear to the black finishing layer, creating a very attractive patina with coppery reflections.
- The sculpture has no casting defects.
- It shows wear typical of it's age.
Comments:
- Both the Measurements, as well as the Weight, are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The Objects for sale are those that correspond to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the same.
- The data provided here are personal, unverified opinions.
192 - Saint George by F. Masvidal. ZAMAK....