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19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold medals at innumerable world fairs, exhibitions and trade fairs. Goldscheider figures are nowadays
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Agra Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Art Nouveau Terra Cotta Statue by Goldscheider
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Bronx, NY
Domingue Rose, an artist at the Friedrich Goldscheider terra cotta company. This sculpted polychromed terra
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A. De Remière, Friedrich Goldscheider Polychrome Patinated Terracotta Sculpture
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Tilburg, NL
. Goldscheider's most recognized works are small, posed, ceramic figures which are influenced by turn-of-the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Massive Art Nouveau Frederique Goldscheider Vases with Sirens or Mermaids
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very rare pair of massive matching Art Nouveau terra cotta vases by Friedrich Goldscheider of
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Charming Pair of Austrian 19th Century Polychromed Majolica Wall Sculptures
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Goldscheider figures are nowadays very much sought after by collectors worldwide and reach astonishing prices
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Goldscheider, USA, Two Rare Figures in Hand Painted Porcelain, Asian Couple
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldscheider, USA. Two rare figures in hand painted porcelain. Asian couple, mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Large Goldscheider Vienna Group, Dancer With Violinist, by Josef Lorenzl, c 1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Déco Goldscheider Figure Group Of The 1930s: Gallant couple: dancer in a fan-like flared
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Terracotta Figures of an Oriental Lady and Arab Soldier by Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
Pair of polychrome terracotta figures of an oriental lady and Arab soldier by Friedrich
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A Large Goldscheider pottery classical Roman Figure circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
A Large Goldscheider Pottery Classical Roman Figure This impressive and highly decorative late
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

A pair of Orientalist terracotta figures by Johann Maresch
By Johann Maresch
Located in London, GB
in output to the more famous Friedrich Goldscheider, Maresch gave these figures a tangible vitality
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Walter Bosse figurines Elephant brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
initially worked with ceramic sold by Wiener Werkstätte, Augarten and Goldscheider. Most of the sculptures
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Giraffe Walter Bosse figurines brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
initially worked with ceramic sold by Wiener Werkstätte, Augarten and Goldscheider. Most of the sculptures
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse figurines Duck brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
initially worked with ceramic sold by Wiener Werkstätte, Augarten and Goldscheider. Most of the sculptures
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse figurines Duck brass patinated new Vienna Austria
Walter Bosse figurines Duck brass patinated new Vienna Austria
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H 1.58 in W 0.87 in D 1.23 in
Walter Bosse figurine BOAR brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Werkstätte, Augarten and Goldscheider. Most of the sculptures had a grotesque touch, lips, eyes, fingers
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse figurine BOAR brass patinated new Vienna Austria
Walter Bosse figurine BOAR brass patinated new Vienna Austria
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H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 0.56 in
Walter Bosse figurine Penguin brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
, Augarten and Goldscheider. Most of the sculptures had a grotesque touch, lips, eyes, fingers showed an
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse figurine Pair of CATS brass patinated new Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
, Augarten and Goldscheider. Most of the sculptures had a grotesque touch, lips, eyes, fingers showed an
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Alexandre Kéléty. France 1925
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
mythological figures in the Art Deco style. His favorite materials are bronze, ivory, marble, and ceramics. In
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Alexandre Kéléty Art Deco Bronze Scarf Dancer 1925 French
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Oakland, CA
chryselephantine statuettes of dancers and mythological figures in bronze, ivory, marble, or ceramic. He exhibited
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze Study entitled "Ectasy" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Study "Wanda" By Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

'Falcon Hunt' Pair Of Large Lampion Vases, By Augarten Vienna, Mid-20th
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
horseback in a wooded landscape against a mountainous background, noble, decorated figures on horses with
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Arms Out" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Amazonian" by Pierre Le Faguay
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
: Art Deco & Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 206 SKU
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marcel André Bourraine Bronze Art Deco Dancer with Hoops
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in NANTES, FR
the 1930s. Best known for his chryselephantine figures, he also produced bronzes complete and
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Sun Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze entitled Louise by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
: Bronze & Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Ceramic Bookends - Nymph And Satyr By Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
. Depicted in the book: “Art deco and other figures”, Brian Catley, Antique collectors club. Dimensions: 21cm
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris
By Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
figures in diverse materials like bronze, ivory, marble, and ceramic. His works were produced and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture "Dancer of Thyrsus" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
: Cold Painted Bronze and Marble Book Ref: Art Deco & Other Figures
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Diana" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
: Bronze Book Ref Art Deco & Other Figures by Bryan Catley SKU
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze entitled "Charlotte" by Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 220 ABOUT Lorenzl Charlotte Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Fleur" by Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 225 ABOUT Lorenzl Fleur Josef
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Iconic Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Athlete with Spear" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
& Other Figures by Bryan Catley Foundry Les Neveux de J. Lehmann, Paris France SKU: 8933 ABOUT
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Carpe Diem, " Jugendstil Sculpture w/ Clock, Nude Adam & Eve Theme, 34 inches
By R. Schmotz-Metzner 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Schmotz-Metzner, captured the form and musculature of his nude figures masterfully, and there is a
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Entitled "Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8716
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20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Coy Girl" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
bronze Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8485 ABOUT
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Veronica" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8698 ABOUT Lorenzl Veronica Josef Lorenzl
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th C Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze Entitled "Garland Dancer" by Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8590
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Modesty" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Figures by Bryan Catley SKU: 8204 ABOUT Lorenzl Modesty Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th C Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "The Harvest" by J Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Painted Bronze Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8488 ABOUT
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Campfire Lamp Georges Van Der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in Dayton, OH
Honor in 1903. Van der Straeten's figures are detailed and inspired by the French artist Antoine
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Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Outstretched Dancer" by Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8468 ABOUT Lorenzl Stretched
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Large Original French Art Deco Bronze of a Semi-Nude Male Athlete by Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in New York City, NY
11, pg 425 Art Deco and other figures,by Bryan Catley,pgs 192-201 Art Deco sculpture by Victor
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Bronze Sculpture of Frère Et Soeur Brother & Sister by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in New York City, NY
girl embracing her younger brother in a tender and protective gesture. The figures shown hugging are
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
invalids in World War I. Production started in September 1920. Art-ceramic lamps, figures, vases and boxes
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in
Large Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
Exhibition, in Paris, France in 1889. Goldscheider figures are nowadays very much sought after by collectors.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
pieces at the International Exhibition, in Paris, France in 1889. Goldscheider figures are nowadays very
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Hoop Dancer by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Elswick, GB
prolific artist, producing a wide variety of mainly small-scale figures. These were executed generally
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Hoop Dancer by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Elswick, GB
prolific artist, producing a wide variety of mainly small-scale figures. These were executed generally
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Lamp by Sybille May
By Sybille May
Located in Elswick, GB
and early 1930s. She was part of the Arthur Goldscheider groups of artists La Stele and L’Evolution
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Lamp by Sybille May
Art Deco Bronze Lamp by Sybille May
H 16.74 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
"Nude with Bird of Paradise" Art Deco Figurative Sculpture By D.H. Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Pasadena, CA
” dancer, which was edited by the manufacture Friedrich Goldscheider. During the period of Nazi persecution
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Goldscheider Figures
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Goldscheider figures. Depicting Antar, Son of Cheddad and Abla, bride of Antar
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Antique 1890s Austrian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Goldscheider Figures
Pair of Large Goldscheider Figures
H 28.35 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
Art Nouveau Vase of Goldscheider Signed "Chere"
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
fairs. Goldscheider figures are now highly sought after by collectors around the world and are reaching
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Early 20th Century Vases

Late 19th Century Biscuit Figurine "Rebecca" by Cherc and Goldscheider
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Paris, FR
master's son. Our biscuit is signed "Cherc" on the base. It was manufactured by Goldscheider. Marked
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Terracotta Busts by Friedrich Goldscheider in Orientalist Style
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
figures with painted draped clothing. They are the work of the Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

LARGE ANTiQUE 1885 ART NOUVEAU GOLDSCHEIDER AUSTRIAN BRONZE RELIEF LESCA PICTURE
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in GB
original 1885 fully stamped and signed Wiener Manufaktur Friedrich Goldscheider Lesca (or Leska) Austrian
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Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Orientalist Figures
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
A pair of Austrian terra cotta figures of two Moors, the woman carrying a water jug whilst the man
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Pair of Goldscheider Polychrome Terracotta Figures of an Oriental L
Located in London, GB
dressed in exquisite drapes by Friedrich Goldscheider, Austria. In 1885, at forty years of age
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Goldscheider Vienna Art-Déco Figure & Lamp, 'Peacock Dancer', by Paul Philippe
By Paul Philippe, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
figures. Model 5405 was created around 1924/25. made circa 1925 - 1930 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure 'Lady Dancer in Peacock Costume' by Paul Philippe
By Paul Philippe, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the most extraordinary and decorative models that Goldscheider ever has produced Exotic
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Goldscheider Figures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of goldscheider figures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct goldscheider figures — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. Goldscheider figures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Goldscheider figures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many goldscheider figures are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna and Stefan Dakon produced popular goldscheider figures that are worth a look.

How Much are Goldscheider Figures?

Prices for goldscheider figures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, goldscheider figures begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $19,950, while the average can fetch as much as $5,223.

Finding the Right figurative-sculptures for You

Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.

Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.

There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.

When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.

On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.

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