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Large statue in regulates representing a firefighter of the city of Paris, under the Third Republic, in full action.
The firefighter, a spear in hand, is posted on a roof, more precisely on a roof window, trying to extinguish a fire.
Spelter with medal patina, by the German sculptor Henry Weïsse (19th-20th century), signed on the embankment.
The statue dates from the end of the 19th, beginning of the 20th.
This sculpture rests on a circular wooden base and on a green marble.
Testimony of these heroes who fight tirelessly to save lives, "Soldier du Feu" is a work faithfully produced and imbued with authenticity.
On the base it is marked "Fire!" By H Weisse"
It is a great decorative or collectible item for an (ex) firefighter, fireman, fire station etc.
The dimension of the statue is very large and the object is heavy.
Dimension :
Height: 77cm
Weight: 10kg
Ref: RBPG968ZQF