Rare bronze by the German-American sculptor Bernhard D. Sopher (Safed, Syria 1879 - Hollywood/Los Angeles 1949), signed on the base. Sculpture representing an African water carrier, characteristic of the American school.
Beautiful nuanced brown patina. Grey marble base measuring 16 x 12 x 2.8 cm (a few very small chips). Total height: 40 cm.
Sopher, who was Jewish, emigrated to the United States around 1930. This piece bears witness to his talent for capturing grace and dignity in figurative sculpture.
