GREEK APOLLO GOD BUST IN GERMAN BRONZE AKTIEN GESELLSCHAFT FOUNDRY HERMANN GLADENBECK (1827-1918) AND SOHN VORM H RED MARBLE COLUMN E650 This bronze is from the early 19th century. It is based on cherry red marble with elements in gilded bronze. The bust has a chocolate patina, it represents Apollo. He is well made. Note the inscription: Aktien Gesellschaft VORM H H Gladenbeck et sohnAPOLLON God of Greek mythology Apollo (in ancient Greek / Apóllôn, in Latin Apollo) is the Greek god of the arts, singing, music, male beauty, poetry and light. He is conductor of the nine muses. Apollo is also the god of purifications and healing, but can bring plague with his bow; finally, he is one of the main gods capable of divination, consulted, among other places, at Delphi, where his oracles were rendered by the Pythia of Delphi. He was also honored by the Romans, who adopted him very quickly without changing his name. From the 5th century BC. AD, they adopted it for its healing powers and erected temples to it. Foundry Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck and SohnAktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was a foundry located in Berlin, Germany, which operated from 1851 to 1926. It was one of the most important foundries in Germany and was known for producing castings in high quality bronze. The Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck foundry opened in 1851 in Berlin, Germany, under the direction of its founder, Carl Gustav Hermann Gladenbeck. It was one of the most important foundries in Germany, known for its high quality bronze castings. The foundry cast many of the best-known bronze sculptures created by German artists in the mid-19th century In the early 1920s, art deco master Ferdinand Preiss employed Gladenbeck to cast many of his bronze and chryselephantine sculptures. We report for the most picky, various frictions and wear, micro-scratches and scratches, some small spots, on the gilding in particular. The marble base is a little damaged. For the state thank you for detailing the photos. Feel free to zoom. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 18 cm Length: 5.5 cm Width: 5.5 cm P: 942686 I remain at your disposal for any questions.