Spelter Casting — "Secours" after Arthur Waagen, c. 1880s
Spelter Casting — "Secours" after Arthur Waagen, c. 1880s
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A Rescue at Sea, Cast in Zinc — Rope and Anchor Intact.
This late-19th-century spelter (zinc-alloy / régule) sculpture depicts a sailor in a moment of urgent action, titled Secours — French for "Rescue" or "Help." The model is after Arthur Waagen (German, 1833–1898), a sculptor known for his dynamic figural work in the academic tradition.
- Medium: Spelter (zinc alloy / régule), cold-painted or patinated finish
- Period: Circa 1880s–1890s
- After the model by: Arthur Waagen (1833–1898)
- Condition: Good antique condition — rope and anchor intact (a notable point of integrity; many examples have lost these elements)
Spelter castings of this period were produced as accessible alternatives to bronze, often replicating popular salon models for a broader market. The survival of the rope and anchor detail in this example is a meaningful distinction for collectors.
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