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Austrian Secessionist Terracotta Figure Signed

About the Item

A wonderful Austrian Secessionist glazed terra cotta figure, which is monogrammed on the base and incised Wien for Vienna. Very much in the style of the Wiener Werkstatte or Susi Singer. It bears an old partial John Wanamaker label. There is an older repair to the base which is pictured.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s-1920s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There is an older repair to the base, pictured. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Looks to be in very good condition with only minor glaze imperfections, but under black light, there is an old repair pictured in photo Number 8. There is a newer repair on the front also pictured.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U11082083501522
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