"Greed" Bust Casting from the "Seven Deadly Sins" Statues in Fritz Lang's Metropolis (UFA, 1927; recast ca. 1980s).

Original plaster recast of "Geiz" (Greed) taken from a previous pull from a mold of the full-size statue among the figures in the vignette "Death and the Seven Deadly Sins" in the classic, groundbreaking German Sci-Fi film. Sculpted by Walter Schulze-Mittendorf for director Fritz Lang. Mittendorf was also responsible for the design of the iconic female "false Maria" robot and other sculptural elements in the film. The complete figures are visible in the scene when "Freder Fredersen" (Gustav Fröhlich) encounters them when searching for Maria (Brigitte Helm). The bust measures approx. 12" x 9" x 9" and has been painted in an amber/brown wash for detail. Comes on a simple wooden block base. Exhibits minor paint loss. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.