WHISTLING JIM
Made by B & H

HEIGHT = 16 1/4 inches
WIDTH = 5 1/2 inches
VALUE = $5,000 and Up

Note 1:
A Polish sculptor by the name of Vaclav Bernard Szczeblewski created the original in 1889. He studied for 9 years at the Dresden Art Academy and he exhibited regularly in Paris Salons.The Piece is a bronze figure of a boy with his hands in his pockets whistling represents "The Whistling Ship's Apprentice". Boy stands on a round base which is signed "V Szczeblewski" and dated "1889". His work remains one of the most popular bronzes from the late 19th century. It measures approx 16.4" tall with a 5.15" base diameter and valued around $6,000. See View 1 for the Szczeblewski bronze statue.

Note 2:
BRADLEY & HUBBARD made a Statue made of the Szczeblewski statue. This statue was made of Spelter not Bronze. The boy (16 1/2 " tall) stands on a round base which has a name plate that says, "Le Siffleur". ( Means the Whistler)
See View 2 for B&H's spelter Statue