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Austrian Jugendstil Vienna Bronze Sculptural Paperweight by Carl Fiala, ca. 1910

About the Item

ABOUT This elegant Austrian Jugenstil sculptural desk paperweight depicts some fantastic half-human creature from the underwater world, riding a snail. Signed C. Fiala, dark-green cold-painted bronze, Vienna, ca. 1910. Original marble base (a few chips are present). CARL FIALA (Austrian, 1885-1955) was a well-known miniature sculptor and medalist during the Art Nouveau era. Initially trained as a chaser, he attended evening courses at the State Trade School in Vienna, and then worked in Munich and Cologne as a chaser. In Germany, Carl Fiala studied sculpture at the School of Applied Arts with Professor G. Grasegger. In 1912, he returned to Vienna and continued his studies at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts under Josef Müllner and Edmund von Hellmer. In 1921, Carl Fiala received the Rome Prize and became an honorary member of the Vienna Künstlerhaus. DIMENSIONS Height: 4.5 inches Width: 2.75 inches Depth: 4.75 inches

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)

Style:

Jugendstil (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Cast

Place of Origin:

Austria

Period:

1910-1919

Date of Manufacture:

ca. 1910

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A few small chips to the base. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively for they are an important part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss pric.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2819335075232

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