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Franz Hagenauer
Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930

1930s

About the Item

Franz Hagenauer Male and Female “The Couple” 1930. This rare, highly stylized, and unique piece was made in Vienna in the 1930s. It has recently been restored in a gleaming chrome patina, portraying the male and female forms. This unique style, which can only be recognized as Hagenauer, is stamped Wien Made in Austria. This is an exceptional piece in size, design, and artistic rendering. Both male and female pieces are mounted on a rectangular chrome base, as pictured. For the past 15 years, I've been a 1stDibs Furniture dealer with Platinum status. We've always sold fine art on this “furniture" platform and have recently started selling our Art Deco Fine Art here on 1stDibs in addition to our Furniture platform. Carl Hagenauer founded the Hagenauer firm in Austria in 1898. His son Karl became the head of the company in 1928 after studying with Joseph Hoffman and winning bronze and silver medals at the 1925 Paris Exposition. His work was prolific, including many “useful objects” such as mirrors, cigar cutters, bookends, and hood ornaments. He produced humorous and playful figures as well as highly stylized ultra-modern sculptures. He managed Hagenauer Werkstatte until he died in 1956. His younger brother, Franz, focused more specifically on sculpture, often drawing from African art as his inspiration. His long life ( 1906-1986 ) provided him with a long career, and many of the most elegant Hagenauer pieces can be attributed to Franz. Though Karl and Franz produced many animal pieces, beautiful female forms were a specialty of Franz’s. Spanish dancers, models, mythical goddesses, and African natives were sources for his design.
  • Creator:
    Franz Hagenauer (1906-1986, Austrian)
  • Creation Year:
    1930s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Oakland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32711stDibs: LU2700214046342
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