Siggy Puchta was born in Germany in 1933, the son of a woodcarver. As a child he showed great interest in drawing and modeling, and was set to follow in his father’s footsteps; while still a teenager, he completed three years of study in carving.

However, in 1952, Puchta fled East Germany for the West, and two years later immigrated to Canada, where he first worked on a farm while continuing to sculpt at night. He soon took a job as a carver in the furniture department at Ridpath’s in Toronto, while employed at the same time as a stone carver in a monument shop. In 1958, he became a Canadian citizen.

Puchta continues to live in Toronto, and spends his summers in Muskoka. He has been showing his work in bronze, stone and marble in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico for over 35 years. His most recent monumental public commissions are the Ontario Police Memorial the Firefighters Memorial at Queen’s Park in Toronto.

Blue Heron with Waterlilies
Base is 6" in diameter
Sculpture is 10" tall
 

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Along with animals, one of his favourite subjects, Puchta has also completed many figurative sculptures and medals. His scale ranges from pieces that fit in the palm of one’s hand to monumental lions and larger-than-life renditions of people and wildlife, all of which exemplify his longstanding skill as a sculptor.

Silver Bridge Gallery is pleased to present Siggy’s figurative works in bronze, with a repertoire that includes a selection of animals, such as bears and deer, and ballet dancers in various poses.