Artist/Maker
O. & M. Hausser
(German, 1904–1983)
WWI German soldier throwing stick grenade
1916-1930
Composition, paint, metal
Each: 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.4920.4ab
DescriptionMilitary. Pair of WWI German soldiers throwing stick grenades (a,b). Soldier has green uniform and wears a rounded green helmet and black boots. Soldier holds left arm extended holding stick grenade and holds right arm out. Soldier has feet spread apart on an olive oval base. MarkingsImpressed on base: "Elastolin / GERMANY".
ClassificationsTOYS
Robert Postal
1999
2017.27.182.2
