A. von Strantz Reconquista Armored Knight on Horseback Bronze Sculpture

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Our bronze by A. von Strantz (German, 1851-1927) depicts a knight of the Reconquista on horseback.  The Reconquest was a period when the Christian states of Europe fought to recover the lands under Moslem control. The war ended in 1492 with the capture of Granada. It is signed "v. Strantz, Fec." and "Akt. Gec. v. Gladenbeck & Sohn" for the Aktien-Gladenbeck & Sohn foundry in Berlin.  Missing the spear on his right side and sword at his left hip.  The Gladenbeck foundry operated from 1851 to 1929.

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-2404
Quantity
1
Category
Art
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
19th Century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
12.50 x 14.00 x 5.00
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
bronze