Ernst Wenck

Wenck, Ernst

German sculptor (1865-1929). Autograph quotation signed. Arendsee. 17.09.1917. Oblong 8vo (postcard). 1 page.
$ 192 / 180 € (84773/BN55281)

Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau: "Gern [...] Giebt es in Rostock Austeradressen? ich hörte so etwas!!". - A member of the Berlin Secession, Wenck created various monuments and reliefs as well as figurines for the Rosenthal porcelain factory. His Muschelkalk sculpture "Geldzähler", produced for a fountain of the same name, won a contest of the Berlin sculptors' association in 1912. - Some small ink spots. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.

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