Josef Pallenberg Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Josef Pallenberg Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 12, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | SITZENDER ADLER
Est: €150 - €300
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf SITTING EAGLE Plaster, brown-toned finish, glass eyes, on a naturalistic base. H. 45, W. 49, D. 25 cm. Incised signature 'Jos. Pallenberg' on the side. Minor nicks and abrasions; restoration to the beak. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SITZENDER ADLER Gips, braun gefasst, Glasaugen, auf naturalistischem Sockel. H. 45, B. 49, T. 25 cm. Seitlich mit Ritzsignatur 'Jos. Pallenberg'. Part best. und ber., am Schnabel rest.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 12, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | ZWEI MEERKATZEN (AFFEN)
Est: €800 - €1,600
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf TWO GUENONS (MONKEYS) Bronze, dark patina, on a rectangular plinth and marble base. H. 11, W. 15, D. 10 cm; weight approx. 2.34 kg. Unsigned; likely Franz Josef Pallenberg or a successor. Minor rubbing and loss of patina. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf ZWEI MEERKATZEN (AFFEN) Bronze, dunkel patiniert, auf rechteckiger Plinthe und Marmorsockel. H. 11, B. 15, T. 10 cm, Gew. ca. 2,34kg. Unsigniert, wohl Franz Josef Pallenberg oder Nachfolger. Min. ber und Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 12, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | WILDSCHWEIN
Est: €1,200 - €2,400
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf (after) WILD BOAR Bronze, dark patina, on a rectangular plinth and marble base (H. 2 cm). H. 14, W. 18.5, D. 9 cm; weight approx. 2.6 kg. Inscribed 'Jos. Hillenberg' and dated '1907' on the plinth; after the original by Pallenberg. Min. bumped and loss of patina. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf (Nachfolger) WILDSCHWEIN Bronze, dunkel patiniert, auf rechteckiger Plinthe und Marmorsockel (H. 2 cm). H. 14, B. 18,5, T. 9 cm, Gew. ca. 2,6kg. Auf der Plinthe bez. 'Jos. Hillenberg' und datiert '1907', nach dem Entwurf von Pallenberg. Part. best. und Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 12, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | SITZENDER BÄR ('KODIAKBÄR')
Est: €300 - €600
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf SITTING BEAR ('KODIAK BEAR') Terracotta, modeled in the round. H. 22, W. 20.5, D. 19.5 cm, weight approx. 3.2 kg. Marked 'Jos. Pallenberg' on the side, press mark on the inside of the back. Partially bumped. Literature: Cf. Bartelmus, Schweizer: Der Tierbildhauer Josef Pallenberg (1882-1946), No. 41, Berlin, 2020, p. 107. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SITZENDER BÄR ('KODIAKBÄR') Terrakotta, vollplastisch modelliert. H. 22, B. 20,5, T. 19,5 cm, Gew. ca. 3,2kg. Seitlich bez. 'Jos. Pallenberg', Verso innen Pressmarke. Part. best. Literatur: Vgl. Bartelmus, Schweizer: Der Tierbildhauer Josef Pallenberg (1882-1946), Nr. 41, Berlin, 2020, S. 107.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Aug. 31, 2026
JOSEPH FRANZ PALLENBERG (1882–1945), BISON
Est: -
Joseph Franz Pallenberg (1882–1945), bison, brown-patinated bronze on a marble plinth, signed on the base, tail broken off or repaired with a pin and included separately, total-H. 15 cm
Historia Auctionata
Aug. 29, 2026
Josef Pallenberg, Seelöwe
Est: -
Josef Pallenberg, Seelöwe datiert 1906, signiert Jos. Pallenberg, Bronze dunkelbraun patiniert, auf dreipassiger, unregelmäßiger Plinthe hockender Seelöwe mit nach oben gerecktem Kopf, die Augen leicht zugekniffen, auf grünem Onyxsockel mit abgeschrägter Oberkante, dieser reinigungsbedürftig und mit kleinen Kerben, Patina berieben, H Bronze 13 cm, H gesamt 15 cm. Künstlerinfo: eigentlich Josef Franz Pallenberg (1882 Köln bis 1946 Düsseldorf), deutscher Bildhauer, besonders bekannt für seine Tierplastiken, entstammt einer Kölner Künstlerfamilie, begann mit sechs Jahren autodidaktisch im Kölner Zoo, Tiere zu zeichnen, ab 1899 an der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf unter Ernst Roeber und Willy Spatz in der Zeichenklasse, danach in der Klasse des Bildhauers Karl Janssen, schuf dort sein erstes bedeutendes Werk, die Sauhatz, diese wurde 1902 im Kunstpalast Düsseldorf im Zuge der Großen Gewerbe- und Industrieausstellung gezeigt, 1904 mit 16 Tierplastiken auf der Großen Berliner Kunstausstellung vorstellig, 1907 kleine Goldmedaille auf der großen Berliner Kunstausstellung, schuf die großen Tierbronzen am Eingangstor des Hagenbeckschen Tierparks und zahlreiche Saurierplastiken für deren Saurierpark, im Kölner Atelier entstand ebenfalls der Rominter Brunfthirsch, der 1907 auf der Nationalen Kunstausstellung die Goldene Staatsmedaille erhielt und heute noch im Zoologischen Garten Berlin ausgestellt wird, eine Replik davon steht heute im nördlichen Teil des Düsseldorfer Hofgartens, er zog später nach Düsseldorf-Lohausen in ein neues Atelier und beherbergte dort unter anderem recht exotische Tiere, er bereiste unter anderem die USA und schuf zeitlebens zahlreiche, eher ins akademische tendierende Arbeiten, die auch von Zoologen hoch geschätzt waren. Quelle: Internet. Josef Pallenberg, Sea Lion dated 1906, signed Jos. Pallenberg, bronze with a dark brown patina; a sea lion crouching on an irregular, trefoil-shaped plinth with its head raised, eyes slightly narrowed, on a green onyx plinth with a bevelled upper edge; the plinth requires cleaning and has small nicks; patina worn away; height of bronze 13 cm, total height 15 cm. Artist information: actually Josef Franz Pallenberg (1882 Cologne – 1946 Düsseldorf), a German sculptor, particularly well-known for his animal sculptures, came from a family of artists in Cologne; began teaching himself to draw animals at Cologne Zoo at the age of six; from 1899, attended the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Ernst Roeber and Willy Spatz in the drawing class, after which he joined the class of the sculptor Karl Janssen, where he created his first significant work, the *Sauhatz*; this was exhibited in 1902 at the Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf as part of the Great Trade and Industry Exhibition, in 1904, he exhibited 16 animal sculptures at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition, in 1907, he was awarded a small gold medal at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition; he created the large bronze animal sculptures at the entrance gate to Hagenbeck’s Zoo and numerous dinosaur sculptures for its Dinosaur Park; his Cologne studio was also the site of the creation of the ‘Rominter Rutting Stag’, which was awarded the Golden State Medal at the National Art Exhibition in 1907 and is still on display today at Berlin Zoo; a replica of it now stands in the northern part of Düsseldorf’s Hofgarten, He later moved to Düsseldorf-Lohausen into a new studio, where he kept, amongst other things, some rather exotic animals. He travelled to places including the USA and, throughout his life, created numerous works with a rather academic slant, which were also highly regarded by zoologists. Source: Internet.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Jun. 26, 2026
Pallenberg, Joseph Franz Köln 1882 - 1946 Düsseldorf, deutscher Bildhauer. ''Röhrender Hirsch'', Metallguß patiniert, vollplastische Ausführung des Tieres auf Naturplinthe, bez., auf Steinsockel monti
Est: €80 - €160
Pallenberg, Joseph Franz Köln 1882 - 1946 Düsseldorf, deutscher Bildhauer. ''Röhrender Hirsch'', Metallguß patiniert, vollplastische Ausführung des Tieres auf Naturplinthe, bez., auf Steinsockel montiert, H: 23 cm. Altersspuren, Patinaabrieb.
Yves Siebers Auktionen GmbH
Jun. 26, 2026
Pallenberg, Joseph Franz Köln 1882 - 1945 Düsseldorf, deutscher Bildhauer. ''Röhrender Hirsch'', Metall patiniert, vollplastische Ausführung des stehenden Tiers, Plinthe sign., dat. 1905, auf Steinsoc
Est: €300 - €600
Pallenberg, Joseph Franz Köln 1882 - 1945 Düsseldorf, deutscher Bildhauer. ''Röhrender Hirsch'', Metall patiniert, vollplastische Ausführung des stehenden Tiers, Plinthe sign., dat. 1905, auf Steinsockel montiert, H: 53/56 cm. Altersspuren, Patinaabrieb, besch.
Yves Siebers Auktionen GmbH
Jun. 10, 2026
Joseph Franz Pallenberg (1882-1945) 'Red Deer', patinated bronze (1905).
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
Joseph Franz Pallenberg (1882-1945) 'Red Deer', patinated bronze (1905). Patinated bronze.Large model of a red deer.Signed 'Jos. Pallenberg' and dated 1905.Foundry mark 'Kunstgisserei Vorwärts, Köln'.Mounted on a wooden base.
Flanders Auctions
May. 08, 2026
Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf
Est: -
Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Ruhendes Wisent. Stein. Signiert. H 16 cm, L 28 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Mar. 14, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | MARABU
Est: €500 - €1,000
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf MARABU Bronze, dark patina. H. 13, W. 5.5, D. 10.5 cm, weight 0.52 kg. signature 'Jos. Pallenb' on the base. Minor rubbed. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf MARABU Bronze, dunkel patiniert. H. 13, B. 5,5, T. 10,5 cm, Gew. 0,52kg. Auf dem Sockel unles. signiert 'Jos. Pallenb'. Min. ber.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 14, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | PFAU
Est: €900 - €1,800
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf PEACOCK Bronze, dark patina, on rectangular marble base (H. 2.5 cm). Total H. 25, L. 38, W. 11 cm, weight approx. 6.43 kg. Marked 'Jos. Pallenberg' on the plinth. Partial loss. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf PFAU Bronze, dunkel patiniert, auf rechteckigem Marmorsockel (H. 2,5 cm). Ges.-H. 25, L. 38, B. 11 cm, Gew. ca. 6,43kg. Auf der Plinthe bezeichnet 'Jos. Pallenberg. Part. Verlust.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 14, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | SITZENDER ADLER
Est: €300 - €600
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf SITTING EAGLE Terracotta, sculpted, red shards. H. 27.5, W. 10.5, D. 10 cm, weight approx. 1 kg. Marked 'Jos. Pallenberg' on the side. Minor damage. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SITZENDER ADLER Terrakotta, plastisch gearbeitet, rote Scherben. H. 27,5, B. 10,5, T. 10 cm, Gew. ca. 1kg. Seitlich bez. Jos. Pallenberg'. Min. best.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 14, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | SCHREIBTISCH-GARNITUR MIT EINEM RÖHRENDEN HIRSCH
Est: €450 - €900
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf DESK SET WITH A ROARING DEER Electroplated cast, dark patina, black marble. H. 28, W. 45, D. 23 cm. Marked 'Jos. Pallenberg' on the plinth. Three-piece desk set: tray with two inkwell holders, letter stand, and ink roller. Partial loss of patina and bumped. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SCHREIBTISCH-GARNITUR MIT EINEM RÖHRENDEN HIRSCH Galvanoguss, dunkel patiniert, schwarzer Marmor. H. 28, B. 45 , T. 23 cm. Auf der Plinthe bez. 'Jos. Pallenberg'. Aus drei Teilen bestehende Schreibtischgarnitur: Ablage mit zwei Tintenfasshaltern, Briefständer und Tintenabroller. Part. Verlust der Patina und best.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 14, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | SITZENDER BÄR ('KODIAKBÄR')
Est: €500 - €1,000
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf SITTING BEAR ('KODIAK BEAR') Terracotta, modeled in the round. H. 22, W. 20.5, D. 19.5 cm, weight approx. 3.2 kg. Marked 'Jos. Pallenberg' on the side, press mark on the inside of the back. Partially bumped. Literature: Cf. Bartelmus, Schweizer: Der Tierbildhauer Josef Pallenberg (1882-1946), No. 41, Berlin, 2020, p. 107. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SITZENDER BÄR ('KODIAKBÄR') Terrakotta, vollplastisch modelliert. H. 22, B. 20,5, T. 19,5 cm, Gew. ca. 3,2kg. Seitlich bez. 'Jos. Pallenberg', Verso innen Pressmarke. Part. best. Literatur: Vgl. Bartelmus, Schweizer: Der Tierbildhauer Josef Pallenberg (1882-1946), Nr. 41, Berlin, 2020, S. 107.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 12, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | SPIELENDER BÄR MIT KUGEL
Est: €120 - €240
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SPIELENDER BÄR MIT KUGEL Deutsch, Goebel, ab 1935 Steinzeug, part. poliert. H. 11 cm. Manufakturmarken, 'C.W. 7'. Auf Plinte bez. 'Jos. Pallenberg'. SPIELENDER BÄR MIT KUGEL
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 04, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Rhinoceros". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed.
Est: €2,400 - €2,600
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Rhinoceros". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed. Measurements: 12 x 27 x 11 cm; 1,5 cm (height of marble base). Pallenberg, who lived with numerous animals in his own environment and tirelessly studied their behavior, achieves in his bronze sculptures not only a faithful description of animal morphology, but also a symbolic transposition of their vital essence, making each piece a silent celebration of the natural world and its inexhaustible plastic power. Josef Franz Pallenberg was a German sculptor, best known for his animal statues. At the age of six, a visit to the Cologne Zoo inspired him to begin drawing animals. In 1899 he enrolled at the Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf, where he received drawing lessons from Ernst Roeber and Willy Spatz. He soon switched to sculpture classes taught by Karl Janssen. His first major work, "Sauhatz", was exhibited at the Kunstpalast in 1902 as part of the Industrial and Commercial Exhibition. However, he was refused a medal because it was classified as a "student work". In 1904, he presented sixteen sculptures at the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung. In 1907 he won a gold medal for his bronze statue "Fliegende Adler". After leaving the Kunstakademie, he moved to the Berlin Zoo, where zoologist Ludwig Heck became his patron. He made several large animal sculptures, which attracted the attention of Carl Hagenbeck, an animal dealer who is credited with the creation of the modern zoo. The result was a commission to sculpt the bronzes for the entrance gates of the Tierpark Hagenbeck. In 1912, he established a private zoo on a larger property in a new studio in Düsseldorf. His younger brother, Christian, helped him at first to care for the animals, until he was called up. In 1915, Maria Steinhausen, the widow of a friend, moved in with her fifteen-year-old daughter. Together they took care of the animals and their home. He and Maria married in 1917. During World War II, he had to get rid of most of his animals for lack of food. His studio was severely damaged by bombing. Many of his works and most of his anatomical collection were lost. The surviving works were transferred to the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. At his death he donated his natural science collection. He was buried in the Lohausen cemetery under a boulder with a bronze eagle. In 2013, an exhibition on his life and work was installed at Schloss Benrath.
Setdart Auction House
Mar. 04, 2026
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Ostrich". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed.
Est: €1,800 - €2,000
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Ostrich". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed. Measurements: 20 x 20 x 12 cm; 24 cm (height with pedestal). Pallenberg, who lived with numerous animals in his own environment and tirelessly studied their behavior, achieves in his bronze sculptures not only a faithful description of animal morphology, but also a symbolic transposition of their vital essence, making each piece a silent celebration of the natural world and its inexhaustible plastic power. Josef Franz Pallenberg was a German sculptor, best known for his animal statues. At the age of six, a visit to the Cologne Zoo inspired him to begin drawing animals. In 1899 he enrolled at the Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf, where he received drawing lessons from Ernst Roeber and Willy Spatz. He soon switched to sculpture classes taught by Karl Janssen. His first major work, "Sauhatz", was exhibited at the Kunstpalast in 1902 as part of the Industrial and Commercial Exhibition. However, he was refused a medal because it was classified as a "student work". In 1904, he presented sixteen sculptures at the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung. In 1907 he won a gold medal for his bronze statue "Fliegende Adler". After leaving the Kunstakademie, he moved to the Berlin Zoo, where zoologist Ludwig Heck became his patron. He made several large animal sculptures, which attracted the attention of Carl Hagenbeck, an animal dealer who is credited with the creation of the modern zoo. The result was a commission to sculpt the bronzes for the entrance gates of the Tierpark Hagenbeck. In 1912, he established a private zoo on a larger property in a new studio in Düsseldorf. His younger brother, Christian, helped him at first to care for the animals, until he was called up. In 1915, Maria Steinhausen, the widow of a friend, moved in with her fifteen-year-old daughter. Together they took care of the animals and their home. He and Maria married in 1917. During World War II, he had to get rid of most of his animals for lack of food. His studio was severely damaged by bombing. Many of his works and most of his anatomical collection were lost. The surviving works were transferred to the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. At his death he donated his natural science collection. He was buried in the Lohausen cemetery under a boulder with a bronze eagle. In 2013, an exhibition on his life and work was installed at Schloss Benrath.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 28, 2025
Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf
Est: -
Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Prämierte Milchkuh Misa III. Signiert und betitelt. Bronze. Datiert 1936. H 25 cm, L 47 cm, T 12,5 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Nov. 28, 2025
Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf
Est: -
Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Schäferhündin mit Welpen. Signiert. Bronze auf Marmorplinthe. 11 x 22 x 16 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Nov. 12, 2025
Pallenberg, Josef Franz
Est: €400 - €700
Pallenberg, Josef Franz 1882 - 1946 L. 33/H. 23/25,5 cm Stag with shovelled antlers. Bronze, patinated, signed: Jos. Pallenberg Berlin 1905, black-beige marble plinth, min. chips. The Finck Collection Pallenberg, Josef Franz 1882 - 1946 L. 33/H. 23/25,5 cm Hirsch mit Schaufelgeweih. Bronze, patiniert, signiert: Jos. Pallenberg Berlin 1905. Schwarz-beige Marmorplinthe, min. Chips. Sammlung Finck
Nagel Auction
Oct. 29, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Moose". Patinated bronze. Signe
Est: €5,000 - €6,000
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Moose". Patinated bronze. Signed. With foundry stamp: "Düsseldorfer bronzegieberg". Measurements: 61,5 x 75 x 37 cm. Pallenberg, who lived with numerous animals in his own environment and tirelessly studied their behavior, achieves in his bronze sculptures not only a faithful description of the animal morphology, but a symbolic transposition of its vital essence, making each piece a silent celebration of the natural world and its inexhaustible plastic power. Josef Franz Pallenberg was a German sculptor, best known for his animal statues. At the age of six, a visit to the Cologne Zoo inspired him to begin drawing animals. In 1899 he enrolled at the Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf, where he received drawing lessons from Ernst Roeber and Willy Spatz. He soon switched to sculpture classes taught by Karl Janssen. His first major work, "Sauhatz", was exhibited at the Kunstpalast in 1902 as part of the Industrial and Commercial Exhibition. However, he was refused a medal because it was classified as a "student work". In 1904, he presented sixteen sculptures at the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung. In 1907 he won a gold medal for his bronze statue "Fliegende Adler". After leaving the Kunstakademie, he moved to the Berlin Zoo, where zoologist Ludwig Heck became his patron. He made several large animal sculptures, which attracted the attention of Carl Hagenbeck, an animal dealer who is credited with the creation of the modern zoo. The result was a commission to sculpt the bronzes for the entrance gates of the Tierpark Hagenbeck. In 1912, he established a private zoo on a larger property in a new studio in Düsseldorf. His younger brother, Christian, helped him at first to care for the animals, until he was called up. In 1915, Maria Steinhausen, the widow of a friend, moved in with her fifteen-year-old daughter. Together they took care of the animals and their home. He and Maria married in 1917. During World War II, he had to get rid of most of his animals for lack of food. His studio was severely damaged by bombing. Many of his works and most of his anatomical collection were lost. The surviving works were transferred to the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. At his death he donated his natural science collection. He was buried in the Lohausen cemetery under a boulder with a bronze eagle. In 2013, an exhibition on his life and work was installed at Schloss Benrath.
Setdart Auction House
Sep. 13, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | BÄR
Est: €500 - €1,000
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf BEAR Bronze, dark patina, on rectangular plinth and marble base (H. 2 cm). Total height 8.5 cm, W. 9, D. 5 cm, weight approx. 0.85 g. Unsigned. Minor damage and loss of patina.JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf BÄR Bronze, dunkel patiniert, auf rechteckiger Plinthe und Marmorsockel (H. 2 cm). Ges.-H. 8,5 cm, B. 9, T. 5 cm, Gew. ca. 0,85g. Unsigniert. Min. ber. und Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 13, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | WILDSCHWEIN
Est: €800 - €1,600
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf WILD BOAR 1907 Bronze, dark patina, on rectangular plinth and marble base (H. 2.5 cm). H. 14.5, W. 18, D. 9 cm, weight approx. 3.45 kg. Inscribed 'Jos. Pallenberg' and dated '1907' on the plinth. Partial loss of patina and some damage.JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf WILDSCHWEIN 1907 Bronze, dunkel patiniert, auf rechteckiger Plinthe und Marmorsockel (H. 2,5 cm). H. 14,5, B. 18, T. 9 cm, Gew. ca. 3,45kg. Auf der Plinthe bez. 'Jos. Pallenberg' und datiert '1907'. Part. Verlust der Patina und ber.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 11, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG | MANDARIN-ENTENPAAR
Est: €600 - €1,200
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf MANDARIN-ENTENPAAR Deutsch, Volkstedt, Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens, ab 1945 Porzellan, polychrome Malerei. H. 16,8 cm, B. 21 cm. Blaue ENS-Windmühlenmarke, Modellnr. '5140'. Am Sockel bez. Mit reliefierter Plakette des DKW-Clubverbandes.JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf MANDARIN-ENTENPAAR Deutsch, Volkstedt, Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens, ab 1945 Porzellan, polychrome Malerei. H. 16,8 cm, B. 21 cm. Blaue ENS-Windmühlenmarke, Modellnr. '5140'. Am Sockel bez. Mit reliefierter Plakette des DKW-Clubverbandes.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jun. 30, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Ostrich". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed. Measurements: 20 x 20 x 12 cm; 24 cm (height with pedestal).
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Ostrich". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed. Measurements: 20 x 20 x 12 cm; 24 cm (height with pedestal). Pallenberg, who lived with numerous animals in his own environment and tirelessly studied their behavior, achieves in his bronze sculptures not only a faithful description of animal morphology, but also a symbolic transposition of their vital essence, making each piece a silent celebration of the natural world and its inexhaustible plastic power. Josef Franz Pallenberg was a German sculptor, best known for his animal statues. At the age of six, a visit to the Cologne Zoo inspired him to begin drawing animals. In 1899 he enrolled at the Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf, where he received drawing lessons from Ernst Roeber and Willy Spatz. He soon switched to sculpture classes taught by Karl Janssen. His first major work, "Sauhatz", was exhibited at the Kunstpalast in 1902 as part of the Industrial and Commercial Exhibition. However, he was refused a medal because it was classified as a "student work". In 1904, he presented sixteen sculptures at the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung. In 1907 he won a gold medal for his bronze statue "Fliegende Adler". After leaving the Kunstakademie, he moved to the Berlin Zoo, where zoologist Ludwig Heck became his patron. He made several large animal sculptures, which attracted the attention of Carl Hagenbeck, an animal dealer who is credited with the creation of the modern zoo. The result was a commission to sculpt the bronzes for the entrance gates of the Tierpark Hagenbeck. In 1912, he established a private zoo on a larger property in a new studio in Düsseldorf. His younger brother, Christian, helped him at first to care for the animals, until he was called up. In 1915, Maria Steinhausen, the widow of a friend, moved in with her fifteen-year-old daughter. Together they took care of the animals and their home. He and Maria married in 1917. During World War II, he had to get rid of most of his animals for lack of food. His studio was severely damaged by bombing. Many of his works and most of his anatomical collection were lost. The surviving works were transferred to the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. At his death he donated his natural science collection. He was buried in the Lohausen cemetery under a boulder with a bronze eagle. In 2013, an exhibition on his life and work was installed at Schloss Benrath.
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 30, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Rhinoceros". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed. Measurements: 12 x 27 x 11 cm; 1,5 cm (height of marble base).
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (Cologne, 1882 - Düsseldorf, 1946). "Rhinoceros". Patinated bronze. Marble pedestal. Signed. Measurements: 12 x 27 x 11 cm; 1,5 cm (height of marble base). Pallenberg, who lived with numerous animals in his own environment and tirelessly studied their behavior, achieves in his bronze sculptures not only a faithful description of animal morphology, but also a symbolic transposition of their vital essence, making each piece a silent celebration of the natural world and its inexhaustible plastic power. Josef Franz Pallenberg was a German sculptor, best known for his animal statues. At the age of six, a visit to the Cologne Zoo inspired him to begin drawing animals. In 1899 he enrolled at the Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf, where he received drawing lessons from Ernst Roeber and Willy Spatz. He soon switched to sculpture classes taught by Karl Janssen. His first major work, "Sauhatz", was exhibited at the Kunstpalast in 1902 as part of the Industrial and Commercial Exhibition. However, he was refused a medal because it was classified as a "student work". In 1904, he presented sixteen sculptures at the Große Berliner Kunstausstellung. In 1907 he won a gold medal for his bronze statue "Fliegende Adler". After leaving the Kunstakademie, he moved to the Berlin Zoo, where zoologist Ludwig Heck became his patron. He made several large animal sculptures, which attracted the attention of Carl Hagenbeck, an animal dealer who is credited with the creation of the modern zoo. The result was a commission to sculpt the bronzes for the entrance gates of the Tierpark Hagenbeck. In 1912, he established a private zoo on a larger property in a new studio in Düsseldorf. His younger brother, Christian, helped him at first to care for the animals, until he was called up. In 1915, Maria Steinhausen, the widow of a friend, moved in with her fifteen-year-old daughter. Together they took care of the animals and their home. He and Maria married in 1917. During World War II, he had to get rid of most of his animals for lack of food. His studio was severely damaged by bombing. Many of his works and most of his anatomical collection were lost. The surviving works were transferred to the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. At his death he donated his natural science collection. He was buried in the Lohausen cemetery under a boulder with a bronze eagle. In 2013, an exhibition on his life and work was installed at Schloss Benrath.
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 28, 2025
JOSEPH FRANZ PALLENBERG (DUSSELDORF, 1882 - 1946) BRONZE ANIMAL PLAQUE WITH BROWN PATINA "THE HORSES" RECTANGULAR BRONZE PLATE WITH BROWN PATINA REPRE
Est: €500 - €1,000
Joseph Franz PALLENBERG (Dusseldorf, 1882 - 1946) Bronze animal plaque with brown patina "The Horses" Rectangular bronze plate with brown patina representing in high reliefTwo horses standing, head against head, in a calm and harmonious attitude. The naturalistic treatment of silhouettes testifies to Joseph Pallenberg's great mastery in the representation of the animal world. Goldfield Ref: GFAD2796 Weight: 6100GR Measurements: H 285MM X W 460MMCondition: GOOD CONDITION - Weight: 6.10 kg - Sizes: H 285MM X L 460MM
Goldfield Auction
Mar. 15, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG SPIELENDER BÄR MIT KUGEL
Est: €500 - €1,000
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf PLAYING BEAR WITH BALL Bronze, brown patina, on a rectangular plinth (h. 1.5 cm). Overall h. 11, w. 12, d. 8 cm, weight approx. 2 kg. Signed 'Jos. Pallenberg' to the front. Min. rub. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SPIELENDER BÄR MIT KUGEL Bronze, braun patiniert, auf rechteckiger Plinthe (H. 1,5 cm). Ges.-H. 11, B. 12, T. 8 cm, Gew. ca. 2 kg. Vorderseitig signiert 'Jos. Pallenberg'. Min. ber.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 15, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG GRASENDES PFERD
Est: €1,200 - €2,400
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf GRAZING HORSE Bronze, brown patina, on a naturalistic plinth and rectangular marble base (h. 5 cm). Overall h. 24, w. 29, d. 12 cm, weight approx. 7.98 kg. Signed 'Jos. Pallenberg' and 'D.B.' on the plinth. Min. rub. and loss of patina. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf GRASENDES PFERD Bronze, braun patiniert, auf naturalistischer Plinthe und rechteckigem Marmorsockel (H. 5 cm). Ges.-H. 24, B. 29, T. 12 cm, Gew. ca. 7,98kg. Auf der Plinthe signiert 'Jos. Pallenberg' und 'D.B.'. Min. ber. und Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Mar. 15, 2025
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG KLEINE EULE
Est: €700 - €1,400
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf LITTLE OWL Bronze, dark patina, on a square plinth and marble base (h. 5.5 cm). Overall h. 13, w. 5, d. 7.5 cm, weight approx. 0.95 kg. Inscribed 'Jos. Pallenberg' to the side of the plinth. Min. rub. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf KLEINE EULE Bronze, dunkel patiniert, auf quadratischer Plinthe und Marmorsockel (H. 5,5 cm). Ges.-H. 13, B. 5, T. 7,5 cm, Gew. ca. 0,95kg. Seitlich auf der Plinthe bez. 'Jos. Pallenberg'. Min. ber.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jan. 30, 2025
Josef Pallenberg: Adler
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
PALLENBERG, JOSEF 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Titel: Adler. Technik: Bronze, mittelbraun patiniert. Maße: 40 x 16 x 16cm. Bezeichnung: Bezeichnet rückseitig: "Jos. Pallenberg". Sockel. Provenienz: Privatbesitz, Deutschland. Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Arrangement after the auction. Explanations to the Catalogue Josef Pallenberg Germany Düsseldorf School 19th/20th C. Bronzes Plinth Animal Bronze Birds
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Dec. 10, 2024
Josef Franz Pallenberg
Est: $600 - $900
German, 1882-1946 Ostrich Signed Bronze, on marble plinth Height 16 1/4 inches
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 29, 2024
Pallenberg, Josef
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Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Bär mit einer Kugel spielend. Signiert. Bronze. H 12,5 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Nov. 29, 2024
Pallenberg, Josef
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Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Prämierte Milchkuh Misa III. Signiert und betitelt. Bronze. Datiert 1936. H 25 cm, L 47 cm, T 12,5 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Nov. 29, 2024
Pallenberg, Josef
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Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Nashorn mit seinem Jungen. Signiert. Bronze. H 34 cm, T 18 cm, L 48 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Nov. 29, 2024
Pallenberg, Josef
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Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Fauchender Tiger. Signiert. Bronze. H 40 cm, T 27 cm, L 76 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Oct. 11, 2024
Joseph Pallenberg, Bronze Lion Pair
Est: €8,000 - €24,000
Rare large bronze group of figures by Joseph Pallenberg. 1882 - 1945. Lion couple. Dated 1903. Dimensions: 70 x 35 x 35 cm. In very good condition.
Twents Veilinghuis
Sep. 28, 2024
Josef Franz Pallenberg (Köln 1882 - Düsseldorf 1946). Lion Group.
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Bronze. 14 x 29 x 13,5 cm. Sign. Jos. Pallenberg. 'Impressionistic’ bronze group of a lion lurking with 2 cubs on a rock plinth - Literature: Comp.: Bartelmus, Martin und Schweizer, stefan. Der Tierbildhauer Joseph Pallenberg 1882-1946. München/Berlin 2020, p. 86, cat. no 20 (different size and tail position) - German sculptor, one of the best-known and most productive animal sculptors of the first half of the 20th century, trained at the Düsseldorf Art Academy, travelled extensively, including to the zoos in Detroit and Cincinnati, and created several works for the Hagenbeck Zoo, among others. As an artist who worked ‘scientifically’, he not only maintained a small private zoo in his studio in Düsseldorf, but also owned an extensive anatomical collection of skeletons, skulls and natural casts, which were donated to the Löbbecke Museum in Düsseldorf after his death. Mus.: Düsseldorf (Löbbecke Museum); Schloss Benrath (Naturkundemuseum) Lit.: Vollmer vol. 26
Auktionshaus Stahl
Sep. 21, 2024
Joseph Franz Pallenberg
Est: €260 - €350
Joseph Franz Pallenberg 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf - Sitzender Bär - Terrakotta. Braun patiniert. H. 22 cm. Auf der Plinthe sign.: Jos. Pallenberg. Pressmarke: Paul Dressler/Grootenburg. Ber.
Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Sep. 14, 2024
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG SELTENE LIEGENDE KEGELROBBE
Est: €1,400 - €2,800
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf RARE RECLINING GRAY SEAL Bronze, dark patina, on a rectangular plinth. H. 6, w. 14.5, d. 5 cm, weight approx. 0.42 kg. Signed 'Jos. Pallenberg' on the plinth. Min. rubbed. Provenance: Private collection Berlin. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SELTENE LIEGENDE KEGELROBBE Bronze, dunkelpatiniert, auf rechteckiger Plinthe. H. 6, B. 14,5, T. 5 cm, Gew. ca. 0,42 kg. Auf der Plinthe signiert 'Jos. Pallenberg'. Min. ber.. Provenienz: Privatsammlung Berlin.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Sep. 14, 2024
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG MARABU
Est: €330 - €660
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf MARABU Bronze, silver-plated. H. 14.5, w. 5.5, d. 9.5 cm, weight 0.64 kg. Signed 'Pallenber' on the base. Part. Loss of patina. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf MARABU Bronze, versilbert. H. 14,5, B. 5,5, T. 9,5 cm, Gew. 0,64 kg. Auf dem Sockel signiert 'Pallenber'. Part. Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
Jun. 01, 2024
Pallenberg, Joseph Franz (1882-1945) Bronze relief "Two horses", sign. b.r., 28x46cm, slight signs of age
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Pallenberg, Joseph Franz (1882-1945) Bronze relief "Two horses", sign. b.r., 28x46cm, slight signs of age Pallenberg, Joseph Franz (1882-1945) Bronzerelief "Zwei Pferde", u.r. sign., 28x46cm, leichte Altersspuren
Kendzia
May. 03, 2024
Pallenberg, Josef
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Pallenberg, Josef 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf Romintener Hirsch. Bronze auf Marmorplinthe. Signiert. 24 x 26 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Apr. 27, 2024
JOSEPH FRANZ PALLENBERG (GERMAN 1882-1946)
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
JOSEPH FRANZ PALLENBERG (GERMAN 1882-1946) Seated Bear, circa 1920 bronze with dark brown patina height: 22 cm (8 5/8 in.), base dimensions: 17 x 17 cm (6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.) signed on base
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Apr. 12, 2024
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG (1882-1946
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Josef Franz Pallenberg (1882-1946), animal sculptor active in Düsseldorf, small sculpture of a walking bear, brown patinated bronze, signed and dated 1909 on stand, on marble plinth, l. 9.5 cm
Historia Auctionata
Mar. 23, 2024
Joseph Franz Pallenberg (after), 1882-1945, bronze
Est: €200 - €300
Joseph Franz Pallenberg (after), 1882-1945, bronze sculpture, roaring deer, designed around 1904/05, patinated, signed, on a black base, locking slightly loosened, h. 38 cm, base damaged . German Description: Joseph Franz Pallenberg (nach), 1882-1945, Bronzeplastik, röhrender Hirsch, Entw. um 1904/05, patiniert, signiert, auf schwarzem Sockel, Arretierung l. gelöst, H. 38 cm, Sockel best.
Henry's Auktionshaus
Mar. 09, 2024
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG
Est: €150 - €300
JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Cologne - 1946 Düsseldorf SCHIMPANSE Bronze relief, dark patina, on wooden panel. Relief approx. 14.5 x 14.5, wooden panel 27 x 19.5 cm, d. 2.5, weight approx. 1 kg. Part. rubbed and loss of patina. JOSEF FRANZ PALLENBERG 1882 Köln - 1946 Düsseldorf SCHIMPANSE Bronzerelief, dunkel patiniert, auf Holzplatte. Relief ca. 14,5 x 14,5, Holzplatte 27 x 19,5, T 2,. Part. ber. und Verlust der Patina.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf