German, c. 1905. Bronze with dark patina. On the plinth rim sign. 'Lewin-Funcke'. Figure: h. 27 cm, black marble base: h. 15,5 cm. - German sculptor and medalist, apprenticeship for ivory carvers, and then visit the Technical Training School in Berlin. 1890-1895 studies at the Art Academy Berlin, study tour to Rome and one year of study at the Académie Julian in Paris. Lewin Funckes oeuvre includes portraits of children and small ivory statuettes and especially female nudes. Mus.: Berlin (National Gallery and Gipformerei SMB), New York (MET), et.al. Artist or Maker Lewin-Funcke, Arthur Wilhelm Otto Notes German, c. 1905. Bronze with dark patina. On the plinth rim sign. 'Lewin-Funcke'. Figure: h. 27 cm, black marble base: h. 15,5 cm.