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Fechterfiguren

Fencer Figures

Markus Gläser & 18th century sculptor
18th century (replicas 1992)

Description

Two similar sandstone baroque statues of strong, almost nude men with in their right hand a sword and with their left hand at their foreheads.
It are copies of statues from the former Kleinboseschen Garten, one of the famous baroque gardens in historic Leipzig.

Leipzig - Fechterfiguren

Signature

(both) kop. mg 90/92

Sculptors

Unknown 18th century sculptor
Markus Gläser (Leipzig 1960), German sculptor from Leipzig (Website – Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Architektur-Blicklicht, Brunnen & Denkmäler.
Wikipedia, Nikischplatz.
Wikipedia, Kleinbosischer Garten.

Locatie (N 51°20'23" - E 12°22'4") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desn099; Photograph: 4 September 2022
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

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