Hugo Rheinhold's "Thinker Ape" Bronze Sculpture
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bronze, after Hugo Rheinhold 'Affe mit Schädel', inscribed 'Rheinhold 1897', mounted on a marble base. A casting of the original, shows the ape in the position of Auguste Rodin's Thinker whilst seated upon a pile of books including literature by Charles Darwin & a bible quote 'Sicut deus Eritis'. Condition excellent to good, minor wear Height 32.5 cm
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
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