Austrian Decorative Objects

Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s. Rare Art Deco sculpture, displaying a lovely scotch terrier, made of black polished wood, on a brass base. Desig...

Antique Vienna bronze sculpture of a cat by Bergman. Stamped FB and Geschutzt. Cold painted patina. This model is illustrated in “Antique Vienna bronzes” by Joseph Zobel. Schiffer. M...

Pair of Austrian Secessionist Cobalt Blue Glass Vases, with gilt geometric design on gilt metal tripod base. 6.5" H x 2.5" Diameter.  Provenance: From a Greenwich, Connecticut Coll...

Dimensions - H: 3 1/2 in W: 7 3/4 in D: 5 1/2 in This antique 19th century Austrian cold painted bronze of children playing by Bergman Foundry is made of the highest quality! Bronze...

Bohemian Ceramic Vase Designed by Nikolaus Kannhäuser Manufactured by Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel, Turn-Teplitz circa 1898 "ivory p...

18th century Viennese dark green painted and giltwood pendule of unusual size in the form of a classical urn, the gilt-bronze dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by giltwood flowers...

A very fine pair of late 19th century porcelain painted vases by Royal Vienna, with their superbly painted Kaufmann scenes in a deep red and green ground, they display the hallmarks ...

This is an antique Arts & Crafts Secessionist Mantle Clock c. 1899. In art history, secession refers to a historic break between a group of avant-garde artists and conservative Europ...

Terracotta woman bust signed Goldscheider, Austria, circa 1900. Friedrich Goldscheider (1845-1897).

An inkwell and pen holder, made of painted ceramic, depicting the character of Pierrot from the Commedia dell'Arte. Austria circa 1930.

Antique Austrian Art Deco Gold Bronze Letter Opener Accessory Peter Tereszczuk Austria Bronze c. 1920 Dimensions: Length 23cm Crafted in the early 20th century during the heig...

A stunning vintage Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture. It is a statue of a beautifully costumed & detailed Flamenco lady dancer & contains some cold painted elements. The bronze is by Bruno Zach (a.k.a. Barner) an Austrian Art Deco sculptor...

Fantastic signed Richard Rohac bronze dachshund sculpture. Elegant piece with long exaggerated tail. Signed to the bottom with RR signature. In fine condition with good original ...

Small loetz silver overlay lustrous amber vase, circa 1900.

Garniture of bronze figures, depicting a scene of hunters with an elephant with a dead tiger strapped securely on top of it, accompanied with one hunter and another at his side with ...

Mid Century Modern vintage sailing ship from hammered brass and oakwood designed and executed in Vienna 1950 in the style of Franz Hagenauer. This amazing sailing ship with a stained...

This antique hand-carved and polychromed painted pedestal is unsigned, but presumed to be either Swiss or German and date to approximately 1920 and done in the traditional, Black For...

With trumpet-form neck and a squat globular base.

Pair of Tango Loetz Glass Vases by Michael Powolny Elegant pair of Tango glass vases produced by Loetz and attributed to the designs of Michael Powolny, one of the leading figures of...

"Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in an energetic pose, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx & black marble base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8716 ABOUT Lorenzl Leg Out Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Leg Out – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

Large near pair of painted porcelain vases by Royal Vienna Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 82cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this near pair showcas...

Fabulous cold painted Austrian bronze study of an Arab man knelt on his oriental rug praying, with his walking stick laid beside him. With good rich brown and enamel colours and very...

Austrian Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Baluster bowl with flared mouth and raised foot. Overlay pattern with splayed water lilies in tendril frame. Gl...

A large and rare ceramic monochromatic putto holding grapes (Autumn from "The Four Seasons") by Austrian designer Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte. First designed b...

A highly Art Deco style decorative pottery bust of a Balinese dancer in striking colors by the designer Helen Liedloff, who named it "Bali Head" for Goldsche...

A pirouette (Old French 'pirouet' = spinning top) is a movement performed by a horse in equestrianism and a dressage exercise. In particular, the turn around the hindquarters at a ga...

Pair of art nouveau candlesticks from the 1920s from the Austrian manufacturer Urania Imperial Zinn. The two candelabra are in solid patinated bronze representing a woman with six br...

Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Shaped, blown, bulbous body with 12-lobed, slightly ribbed wall on a flush, round base, the wall raised to a spherical oval shape, slightly fl...

Elephant Penholder by Walter Bosse, Vienna, 1950s Original condition

This antique and elaborate wooden jewelry casket or box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1880 in a Gothic Revival style. The box has two tiers ...

Early 1950s Austrian Hagenauer Figurine A cute elegant early 1950s miniature figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece displays sig...

Mid Century Lovely Stretching Hagenauer Sculpture, in the form of a cat. Made by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. Stamped Atelier Hagenauer Wien - Made in Austria and the Logo. A metallic...

Jugenstil cookies jar. 'Iris' iridescent glass, hexagonal shape. Pallme & König, Steinschönau Bohemia, Austria ca. 1910. H 20 cm - Diam. 14 cm Conditions: excellent consistent wi...

Mid Century Modern vintage key hanger or coat hooks designed by Walter Bosse and executed by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s. The motif signs the figures of the "Town Musicians of Brem...

Two elegant, plain silver candle holders on a round stand, foot laterally profiled, centred raised smooth shaft, in the lower third constriction by profiled bead ring, shaft widening...

Pair of Beautiful Singing Cats. Antique and very rare Karl Hagenauer Felix the miniature cat Art Deco brass figurine from WHW Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Vienna, Austria, early 20th c...

Austrian 18th or early 19th century gilt continental silver box, beautifully adorned with curvilinear and shell motifs, measuring 7'' in length by 5 1/3'' in depth by 3 2/3'' in heig...

Early 1950s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s Bosse figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece displays signatur...

Signed Kauba Austria. Horse and rider plunge from naturalistic base. Literature: Harold Berman, 'Bronzes, Sculptors and Founders 1800-1930 Volume 4, PA, 1994, p. 1184.

A dancer in a butterfly costume is shown, standing, arms raised and head tilted sideways, making a slight twisting motion. The fabric falling from the sleeves is reminiscent of butte...

A pretty Antique Silver Gilt and Viennese Enamel Clock. This oval Clock rests on the back of an ostrich, which in turn stands on a domed base. Th...

Exceptional Austrian Putto in the style of Michael Powolny with bow, arrow and quiver on his back sitting on a colorful bed of blue bubbles. Magnificent s...

Franz Xavier Bergman Austrian (1861-1936) Bronze, signed "Nam Greb" and "B" on a vase. Height: 13½ inches Width: 7¾ inches Rare large version of "Windy Day", an erotic bronze figure ...

Candleholder Walter Bosse cow Good original condition. (The candle is only for decoration for the photo shooting not for sell).

An incredible and quite large Jeweled 19th-century Viennese enamel on silver cornucopia. This elaborate piece is constructed entirely of silver, with its surface meticulously covere...

A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco bronze study of a muscular male athlete lifting a heavy weight above his head with one arm. The bronze exhibiting stunning rich brown patina an...

Continental Austrian (18th Century) gilt wood and blue glass panel mantel clock with a pediment (signed: Wieneslaus Wilfarthm, Koniglicher Hoff, UHR Macher) (Not working)

This fine pair of ribbed porcelain vases or Potpourri vases are based on a Berlin Kannelierte Porpourri pair. Hand painted in Austria, the pair were sent to France for the gilt bronz...

Pair of Bronze Indian Sculptures of 'War and Peace', by Carl Kauba (1865-1922).

An antique late 19th century Austrian painted terracotta sculpture of a seated Jack Russell terrier, finished in white with black markings and fitted with glass inset eyes and a pain...

Modernist female torso hand made by sculptor Oskar Bottoli 1980 Austria. A beautiful and expressive female torso made from patinated bronze. Oskar Bottoli (16.11.1921 Vienna - 19.9.1995 Vienna) Oskar Bottoli studied from 1945-1953 as first pupil by Fritz Wotruba in Vienna at the academy of Fine Arts after them he opened his own atelier in Vienna. He reactivated ancient bronze casting processes. He won many awards as Premier des 2 Salon Bosio Monte Carlo 1961 or Theodor Körner award 1966 as to mention a few. most important exhibitions: 1957 Linz, Neue Galerie Wolfgang Gurlitt Museum 1962 Secession Vienna...

Figurative cold-painted bronze lamp by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 46cm, width 19cm, depth 29cm This fine bronze la...

Excellent ceramic piece in the tradition of Michael Powolny: Standing putto, dressed only in a short-sleeved vest and belt, with a feather crown on his blond curls, a small bow and q...

A fine neoclassical style Royal Vienna porcelain covered urns. With enameled, jeweled accents, gilt scroll designs, and a continuous scene of worldly figures from classical to Renai...

A beautiful blue Moser crystal and enameled box made for the Islamic or Moorish market. This box is made with beautifully handcut blue crystal and overlayed with gorgeous 24-karat gold, white, yellow, green, orange, red, and blue raised enamel decoration. The enamel decoration includes flowers, vines, rabbits, birds, and Islamic style decoration. The enamel work is further adorned with 24-karat gilt decoration, emphasizing the superb craftsmanship and artistic work. The box sits on four bronze doré...

In Renaissance style.

A beautiful early 20th century cold painted Austrian bronze study of young semi clad dancer wearing only a skirt which is mechanically hinged to reveal her naked body creating the il...

One of a kind Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this rustic photo frame shows an exc...

An oval blue basket cut with ten panels with fine gilt decoration and floral enamelling, mounted with ormolu winged female caryatid heads supporting a foliated handle.

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...