Rudolf [Rudolph] Hölbe (1848-1926) was a German-born Academic sculptor. Holbe studied under master German sculptor Johannes Schilling (1828-1910) at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. He spent twelve years working in the studio of his former teacher, Schilling, before striking out on his own in 1883.

Holbe participated in many important exhibitions of his day including the 3rd International Art Exhibition, Munich in 1888 and the Berlin Anniversary Exhibition of the same year. At the International Exhibition of 1888, Holbe showed his work The siren. The work received critical acclaim.

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Art for All, 3, (1887/1888), Vol. 2, p. 29.
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