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An amusing sculpture of a Ukrainian bibliophile/bookworm.
Standing in front of an illuminated lantern, he reads a book, loaded with other books in his pockets, his bag between his legs, standing on books and the base serving as a bookcase with other books and a jug.
Finely carved, in very good original condition, with no missing parts and a beautiful original patina.
Signed: W. Orysik, a sculptor originally from the Ukraine, who worked in Wertheim, Germany, around 1940-1945.
German, circa 1940-1945.
Height to top of lantern: 123 cm.
23 cm wide, 26 cm deep.
Ref: YE9731K40S