sculptors

It's actually Karl with a "K". He was a sculptor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Bitter

Viennese-American sculptor. His name is most often spelled "Karl". He was killed in 1915 by being struck by a car.

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obviously over-interpreting here, but it is interesting how the texture of his coat is in sharper focus than the features of his face. this recreates in the me the feeling I had when I looked at grownups as a child: what caught my attention was often a detail in their attire at my eye level; their face was too distant for me to pay attention too (and their words too, more often than not).

Nice restoration

Lipshits? LOL!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_J._Lober

This appears to be the clay original of the Remington Centennial Trophy. "In 1916, the Remington Arms Company celebrated its 100th year in business, a major milestone for the gun maker. In the city of Ilion, New York, home of the company, a grand celebration was held lasting three days, from 29-31 August, featuring a poster contest, speeches by numerous dignitaries, a monument dedication, band music and a parade. Thousands of visitors crowded into the small village to enjoy the celebration. "To honor the achievement of 100 years in business The Centennial Commission of the Village of Ilion commissioned the noted sculptor, Albin Polasek (1879-1965), to produce a statue of the company's founder, Eliphalet Remington II. From the clay original were produced bronze statues, and one was sent to the Adjutant General of each state 'from the Village of Ilion.' "The letter, which accompanied each 40-pound statue, stated that its purpose was to encourage an interest in rifle practice and marksmanship by the 'organized militia' of each state. The details were left up to each state. The plaque on each statue states: 'Presented by Citizens of Ilion, New York to Organized Military of the U. S. for Perpetual Competition.' The donors suggested that each statue be awarded annually to the state military organization represented by the winning rifle team in a special match to be known as 'The Remington Centennial Trophy Match.' "Albin Polasek, Czech-American sculptor was born at Frenstat in Moravia, the Czech-Republic in 1879. He came to the U.S. in 1901, making his trade as a wood craver. In 1906 he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Subsequent to studies in Italy and Greece; he started his own studio in New York City. In 1916 he went to Chicago, where he was head of the Department of Sculpture at the Art Institute until 1943. In 1949, he purchased property on Lake Osceola in Winter Park, Florida and built his retirement home and studio. He continued to create his art until his death at the age of 86 on May 19, 1965. Today, the Albin Polasek Foundation operates his residence and studio in Winter Park, as the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens. "Eliphalet Remington II, (1793-1861) inventor, gunsmith, and arms manufacturer was born in Suffield, Connecticut. Remington was trained as a blacksmith, but turned to gunsmithing at an early age. With his father, he founded a smithy in upstate New York originally manufacturing farm tools. In 1816, Remington introduced a highly accurate rifle, the demand for which changed the focus of the business to firearms production. Upon his father’s death in 1828, Eliphalet took control of the business and established a rifle factory at Ilion, New York. ... On August 12, 1861, Eliphalet Remington died, and his son Philo took over the firm.” —National Guard History eMuseum and Remington Arms Museum

Photo was used in The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) June 25, 1916, SECTION FIVE, Image 62 with the caption: "Albin Polasek, a Bohemian sculptor of New York, is making a statue of Eliphalet Remington, the creator of the Remington rifle. Bronze replicas of this will be presented to each of the states, to be used as trophies for shooting competitions in the National Guard."