This is a fantastic recast of an iconic bronze called 'The Riding Crop' by Bruno Zach. The sculpture features a seductive female who is bare-chested and dressed in négligé, stockings and heels, holding a riding crop behind her back. The bronze rests on a circular marble base. This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process. The original bronze was sold at the Christie's Auction House for more than £50,000.00 in October 2013. Condition: In excellent condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 36 x Width 13 x Depth 16 & Weight 2.35 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 5.2 lbs Bruno Zach (1891-1935) - he was born in the town of Schitomir, Ukraine and studied in Vienna at the Vienna Academy under Hans Bitterlich and Josef Mullner. Bruno Zach worked for various foundries in Vienna - and also worked under the name of "Tuch". The subjects of Zach's bronze works include western, orientalist, sporting, animalier, art deco and erotic subjects. Sculptures in bronze and ivory were also cast and carved by him in Vienna. Bruno Zach worked between the years of 1918 and 1935, revelling in the spirit of Art Deco. Although he executed some graceful moving statues, this Berlin based sculptor devoted most of his energy and talents to the exotic. Zach loved to render his world of exotic nightlife in his work, especially the prostitutes with whom he loved to socialize. In fact, one prostitute with whom Zach was in love refused to marry him, leading to the work Hearts. Lost Wax Method - sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Our reference: 04209 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.