Georg Mattes (1874-1942): Bronze - Der Ball Spieler (The Ball Player)

Miri Kunst in Germany has recently listed this beautiful action study of the male physic by German Sculptor Georg Mattes (1874-1942) on eBay Germany. Mattes was a Professor of Sculpture at the Munich Art Academy during the early part of the 20th century. His sculptures are well known and extent to churches, municipal structures, cemeteries, and public works in Germany.
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