Paul Wynand

Paul Wynand (30 January 1879 – 2 March 1956, Berlin) was a German sculptor, medalist, and professor, active in the National Socialist era.

Born in Elberfeld, Wynand first completed his studies at the School of Applied Arts in Berlin.

He worked on the coat of arms on the outer wall of the Council Chamber of Bochum (destroyed during the war).

From about 1903, he delivered a number of major designs for Westerwald Pottery, initially mainly for the SP Gerz concern, then later for the Reinhold Merkelbach company and others.

In comparison to his more classical work of the 1920s, the characteristics of Wynand's sculpture of the 1930s, particularly the "Falconer" bronze on the grounds of Berlin's Olympic Stadium, come into conformity with the National Socialists' officially approved style.