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Vienna Secession Sculptures

VIENNA SECESSION STYLE & WIENER WERKSTÄTTE

At the turn of the 20th century, Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann and several of their peers separated from the predominant Association of Austrian Artists to form a new professional union, the Vienna Secession.

The artists’ intent to break free from classical traditions in fine art evolved to encompass applied arts and interior design as well: In 1903, Hoffmann and Koloman Moser founded the Wiener Werkstätte, or "Viennese Workshop," to produce progressive furniture, ceramics, glass and textiles.

This talented collective of Austrian artists, architects and designers most famously created works in the Jugendstil style — the German branch of Western Europe's popular Art Nouveau. Jugendstil is associated with dynamic, rhythmic forms and undulating lines.

On 1stDibs, discover the sophisticated Vienna Secession furniture, art and decorative objects — ranging from watercolor paintings and prints to serveware and seating — that transformed Austria over one hundred years ago and maintain timeless appeal today.

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Style: Vienna Secession
Ceramic 'Autumn' Putto by Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A large and rare ceramic monochromatic putto holding grapes (Autumn from "The Four Seasons") by Austrian designer Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte. First designed b...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Ceramic

20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace"
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the 20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace" is an opportunity to acquire a masterpiece that embodies both artistic excellence and profound symbolism. Crafted by t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Vienna Secessionist Silvered Bronze Young Woman w/Crown Holding 2 Lights
Located in Petaluma, CA
The Vienna Secessionist movement produced some of the desirable artistic creations ever made. Many notable artists such as Gustave Klimt were part of the school of art. In sculptur...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. It ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Beautiful Teddy Bear in Black Golden Line from the Famous Designer Walter Bosse
Located in ARGENTEUIL, FR
Beautiful and charming little teddy bear in black golden line from the famous designer designer Walter Bosse (1904 - 1979) Beautiful original patina from the mid-20th century. H...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Faience Porcelain Figurine by Schauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vienna faience porcelain figurine representing motherly love by Schauer. Bench and figures are porcelain. Faces and arms are in a bisque (flat) finish. Marked on the bottom Vienna ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Porcelain

Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. I...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Sculpture Lamp, 1901 by Gustav Gurschner
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Sculpture lamp by Gustav Gurschner, Vienna, 1901. Bronze, patinated. On marble base. Signed and dated. The glass shade is made by Pallme Konig. Measures: Height 41.34 in ( 105 ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Silver Gold Colorful Mosaic Panel Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative panel displayed on a dark grey iron base, realized as a colorful Mosaic, grey, yellow, burgundy, white and black murrine, aqua blue, amethyst purple glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Silver Gold Colorful Mosaic Panel Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative panel displayed on a dark gray iron base, realized as a colorful Mosaic, gray, yellow, burgundy, white and black murrine, aqua blue, amethyst purple glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Vally Wieselthier for Wiener Werkstatte, Expressionist Lamp Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1928, Austria, a wonderful example of Secessionist pottery from one of the undisputed masters. Depicting a male harlequin figure. Wiener Wer...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Pottery

Vally Wieselthier Ceramic Head, Hand from Manhattan Wiener Werkstätte Showroom
Located in Sharon, CT
This head and hand are all that remain of Vally Wieselthier’s masterpiece installed at the Wiener Werkstätte America's Manhattan NYC showroom. For an en situ photo see: Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Shepherd Boy and Lamb, " Ceramic Candlestick Influenced by Wiener Werkstatte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This charming, unique glazed ceramic sculpture, designed to serve as a candleholder, was created by one of the master ceramicists at the famous Werkstatte in Vienna, or by an American craftsman influenced by their work. The shepherd boy...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Ceramic

Michael Powolny Putto with Bunch of Grapes, "Autumn" from the "Four Seasons"
Located in Berlin, DE
Ceramic sculpture, circa 1907, designed by Michael Powolny (1871-1954), Austrian ceramist, sculptor, designer, glass and metal artist. "Autumn" from "The Four Seasons". White pottery, colorful glazed. Manufactured by Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstätte...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Ceramic

Tazza by Michael Powolny, VWGK, Austria, circa 1907
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic tazza, composed of three kneeling putti around a blue bottomed basin. Marked on the underside with impressed monogram VWGK factory mark model 153. OUR REFERENCE N8303
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Ceramic

Michael Powolny, Putto with Fruits and Flowers, "Summer"
Located in Berlin, DE
A ceramic sculpture designed by Michael Powolny ( 1871-1954 ), Austrian ceramist, sculptor, glass and metal artist and founder of "Wiener and Gmunder Keramik". "Summer" from "The Four Seasons". Manufactured by Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstätte...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze Blacksmith Sculpture by Adolph Joseph Pohl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze statue of a blacksmith on a marble base by Adolph Joseph Pohl. Made in Austria, circa 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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This cold painted Austrian bronze dates from the late 19th century and is extremely detailed. The figure is signed, or titled on one edge of the carpet, but we could not determine th...
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Schauer Industrial or Station Clock, Vienna, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Four pieces available The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched. Flat glass cover, black painted figures an ivory white embossed dish, painted blac...
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Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderfully charming and boasting a high level of detail, this bronze walrus also serves as an inkwell. The incredible artistry of Viennese bronze work i...
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Vienna Bronze Walrus Inkwell
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Original and Unique Ceramic Fountain by Otto Prutscher and Michael Powolny, 1914
Located in Vienna, AT
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Carl Kauba Bronze Native American
Located in New York, NY
Austrian (19/20th Cent) bronze figure of a Native American with rifle riding on horse (signed C. KAUBA)
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20th Century Bronze Whippet Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
20th century Bronze whippet sculpture. Beautifully executed Hollywood Regency bronze whippet or greyhound statue or figure from the Mid-20t...
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20th Century Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Bronze

Rocking Horse by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Rocking horse by Walter Bosse Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Rocking Horse by Walter Bosse
Rocking Horse by Walter Bosse
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" from the 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" From The 1950s, can be used as a holder (candle)
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Bohemian Loetz Red Tango Glass Vase w. Black Accents by Michael Powolny
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique Art Nouveau art glass vase by Michael Powolny for Loetz is an impressive and highly sought-after art piece from the early 20th cen...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Alabaster & Marble Bust of Young Woman
Located in Newark, GB
This lovely quality alabaster figure is of a young woman with beautifully sculpted hair, features and clothing folds. The head appears to have been carved separately from the body an...
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Early 1900s French Antique Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Alabaster & Marble Bust of Young Woman
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H 17.33 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century French gilt bronze "Venus" sculpture is a harmonious fusion of ancient inspiration and modernist aesthetics. The abstracted female torso, resplendent in gilded bron...
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Previously Available Items
Rare Porcelain Figure of 'Salome' by Karl Klaus for Ernst Wahliss
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very rare and important figure of 'Salome' holding the head of John The Baptist crafted in Austria. The figure is the work of Karl Klaus (1889-1925) and was crafted by the maker Er...
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Porcelain

Signed Karl Hagenauer Werkstatte Wein Copper Brass Watering Can Original Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A signed mid 20th century sculptural watering can in copper and brass by Karl Hagenauer of Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien. The watering can is clearly stamped and marked on the underside....
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Signed Karl Hagenauer Werkstatte Wien Copper Brass Watering Can Original Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A signed mid 20th century sculptural watering can in copper and brass by Karl Hagenauer of Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien. The watering can is clearly stamped and marked on the underside....
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Owl Woman Sculpture by Carl Kauba, Vienna
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wonderful work of the great Austrian sculptor born in Vienna, Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) representing an owl perched on a log, it keeps inside a beauti...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Austrian Secessionist Bronze Figural Jardinère by, Gustav Gusrschner
Located in Englewood, NJ
Austrian Art Nouveau cast and gilt bronze figural jardinère by, Gustave Gurschner decorated with three young maidens holding a bowl. The jardinère is finished in its gold doré patina...
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Vienna Secession Pottery Abstract Female Portrait Bust, circa 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna secession pottery abstract female portrait bust, circa 1930 Of large size, the green glaze pottery abstract bust shows influences of ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Pottery

Haguenauer Karl, Josephine Baker, 'AUSTRIA'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Haguenauer Karl - Josephine Baker (AUSTRIA), bronze and wood, Circa 1930 Marked Hagenauer to base (atelier Hagenauer made in Germany) Measures: Height 24.5 cm x 21 cm.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Haguenauer Karl, Josephine Baker, 'AUSTRIA'
Haguenauer Karl, Josephine Baker, 'AUSTRIA'
H 9.65 in W 8.47 in D 1.97 in
Michael Powolny Lady in Crinoline Spring Austrian 1917 Ceramic Vienna
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Micheael Powolny Lady in Crinoline Spring Austria 1917 Ceramic ( Viena ) Measure: H: 32 cm Very good condition On the lower back punch mark WK and MP.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Porcelain

Ceramic Art Pottery Goat Attributed to Vienna Wiener Werkstatte
Located in New York, NY
Handmade pottery goat in the style of the Viennese Secessionist Movement for the Weiner Werkstatte. The stylized goat figure is in perfect condition, no c...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Art Nouveau/ Vienna Secessionist Gilt Bronze Bust, Charles Korschann
Located in Petaluma, CA
Our title basically gives you most of the information you need. This beautiful little bust is done by Charles Korschann, one of the great artists of the secessionist movement. In addition to his signature, you will find the "Louchet" foundry seal. Louchet bronzes...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Large Dog Cold Painted Vienna Bronze English Bulldog Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique large cold painted Vienna bronze English bulldog. This is a rare model, very lifelike and beautifully sculptured. It's large and heavy enough to be used as a great paper weig...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Vienna Secessionist Bronze Lamp, Maiden Holding Up two Flowers
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sculptures

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Vienna Secession sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Vienna Secession sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Vienna Secession sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Franz Bergmann, Michael Powolny, Karl Hagenauer, and Richard Thuss. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $100,000 while the average work can sell for $2,697.

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