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Richard Thuss
Antique Austrian Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Serving Girl Japanese Geisha 1920

Circa 1920

$975
£736.98
€846.92
CA$1,357.68
A$1,510.37
CHF 791.75
MX$18,456.29
NOK 10,081.98
SEK 9,490.79
DKK 6,321.94
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About the Item

A fine antique Art Deco cold painted orientalist bronze by Richard Thuss (1881-1945), Austrian, circa 1920. From 1918 to 1930 Thuss was the chief sculptor for the Bergmann Foundry in Vienna, which produced world renowned cold-painted bronzes in the early part of the 20th century. This beautifully modeled bronze depicts a Japanese Geisha, she is in traditional dress with her hair up and walking on a mat whilst carrying a tray with a long handled pictcher. The bronze is tamped "Argentor Vienna" and "Thuss" on the base, condition is very good indeed, a very attractive Austrian cold-painted bronze. Richard Thuss was born in Nuremberg, studied in Vienna, Munich and Nuremberg. Late in life (after 1930) he lived in Cincinnati until his death in 1945. His iconic cold painted bronzes are treasured today among collectors.
  • Creator:
    Richard Thuss
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-104381stDibs: LU1366215818092

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