Austrian Decorative Objects

Fantastic, large mid century amphora brass vase with handle from the 1940/50s in Austria. This decorative, brass vase has a height of 21.2" and impresses...

Small bear figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s Original condition.

A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver and enamel bronze figure of a dancer holding a garland of flowers in her arms, raised on a circular stepped onyx and marble...

Royal Vienna Cabinet Vase, Allegory of Painting & Architecture, Signed Herner A finely painted Royal Vienna–style cabinet vase featuring richly gilded decoration, jewel-tone emerald...

A vase, Johann Lötz Witwe, Klostermühle, c. 1900 Decoration: Candia mimoza; clear glass with opaque silver-yellow powder melts, craquellé; iridescent...

Sculpture design "Thomasch", made by Goldscheider, made of ceramic. Goldscheider stamp, model 5136. Richard Dennis and Ora Pinhas (2006), “GOLDSCHEIDER, A Catalog Of Selected Models...

Set of two shallow oval bowls hand-carved from natural horn, one in light translucent tones and the other in darker brown-black coloration. The organic form follows the natural cur...

Walter Bosse Candleholder 'Bear', circa 1950s Original condition The candle is not included it is only for the photoshooting

A charming modernist hand keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...

Rare Untitled (Jesus Christ) table top sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, c. 1950 Brazilian rosewood body and bronze head and hands. One hand turns in pl...

A very fine early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in the midst of a graceful movement, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 15 cm Depth: 7 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: 8698 ABOUT Lorenzl Veronica Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Veronica – 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...

A Very Fine 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Lidded Vase Titled: "Verschnrindene Illusionen" Circa 1870 Origin: Austria Height: ...

A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu and metal. The hinged top featuring a view of the castle of Nuremberg in Germany. No restoration has been carried out on this charming...

Rare Vienna bronze pheasant 23 cm wide and 16 cm high. The small, brightly colored bronze figures, made in Vienna, Austria, from 1850 are bronzes of rare quality. Often small in size...

Extremely well cast, with very fine details, bronze bust of a bearded Jew, Austria ,circa 1880. The bust is screwed on a marble base, and measures 3.25 inches high, 2.5 inches wide,...

Complete Vienna clock on six stocky ball feet made of alabaster, architecturally structured wooden case with fruitwood veneers in the shape of a portal, steps in front flanked by two...

Executed by Michael Powolny for the Wienerberger Keramikwerkstätten, ceramic and stoneware, ochre colored, body holding a dish in her outstretched arms standing above a three-tired C...

A cast patinated brass bowl/ashtray.

A lovely Midcentury Modern candleholder from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. This nice piece features a ball-shaped design with a tripod base and is made f...

Article: Brutalist tripod candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Solid copper Decade: 1950s Description: This original vintage vase, was produced in the 1950s in Austria....

A powerful and contemplative sculptural work of our Lord Jesus with strong presence and spiritual depth. This expressive terracotta bust of Christ is a hand-modeled sculptural work ...

In this listing you will find a beautiful silver candlestick in silver with decorative engravings. The design features a flared, circular base and a shaped, baluster-form stem. The c...

Beautiful and elegant sculpture in bronze with black patina and carved wood canoe . marks in bottom HWH , hand made Austria . and Logo

J. & L. LOBMEYR - mid century fine quality Patrician form vase - featuring a hand painted and enameled orange and yellow 'parrot tulip' - gilt rim - unsigned (likely Lobmeyr as this ...

Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurines with glass flower vases. Thiscold painted bronze on a wooden stand is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Fou...

Glazed ceramic jardiniére. Art Nouveau period. Austria, late 19th century.

Classic early 1950s Austrian bronze letter opener. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...

This vase is from the renowned Austrian glass manufacturer Riedel, an artist's edition depicting the goddess Flora. The vase is signed Riedel on the base, monogrammed by the artist,...

A Bohemian vase, Silberiris decor, Cobalt Iridescent Vase, circa 1900 Cobalt iridescent vase, with wavy opening, circa 1900. Silberiris decor, Candia, cobalt ground. Thickly applie...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Portrait of the Infanta Margarita Teresa Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo (Queen of Spain) A very sweet ...

Bimini glass exotic cartoon bird from the Art Deco period, circa 1930's. With a Disneyesque look and striking stance. Delicate hollow blown construction in vibrant colorations. Excel...

Elegant neoclassical picture frame executed in gilt bronze, produced in Vienna around 1920. The frame is defined by its balanced proportions and restrained classical ornamentation, r...

Art deco clear glass vase vienna around 1920 Original condition

Karl Hagenauer candle holder around 1930s ( signed ) Original condition Original patina

Two silver candle holders on a six-pointed, cambered stand with a curved and pointed edge, embossed and chased rose decoration on the shaft, base and bulge rings, slightly flared vase-shaped spouts with flower-shaped top view. Branded by the Wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated 1856 Master's stamp: 'AW' - Adolf Weiss...

Bronze sculpture of a Borzoi, also known as a Russian Wolfhound. Well executed with fine detailing throughout. The sculpture is approximately 7 inches high by 10 inches wide. It dep...

European “throwing dummy”. These incredible works of art were made in Austria, Germany, The Netherlands and France in the early part of the 20th Century. Constructed of sewn and stit...

Antique (late 19th century) porcelain vase in the French Sevres style with finely painted portrait of a female beauty after Angelo Asti (1847-1903), with lovely painted floral garlan...

A pair of Austro-Hungarian Empire 66 cm high silver candelabras, 19th century. Beautifully decorated with grape leaf pattern with grapes on a raised ...

A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin...

Antique 1890s pair of Victoria Austria vase. Comprising Austrian porcelain vases with hand-painted decorated scenes of cattle watering. Measure: Heigh...

Loetz Art Nouveau Jugendstil Iridescent Green Art Glass Bowl, circa 1900 A superb Loetz Jugendstil art glass bowl, executed in a luminous green groun...

Charta candlestick by Studio Palatin Dimensions: H 33.5 x D 16 cm Materials: biscuit porcelain. The artist’s inspiration for the Charta Alba Collection came from a series of scu...

Rare and exclusive Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figurine: Posing young lady in a dark gray lace dress with a bustier attached to the front of the skirt, an elegant, wide-brimmed, li...

Art Deco jewelry box vienna around 1920s Original cut glass Polished and stove enameled.  

Candle holder brass, copper conbination around 1950s Polished and stove enameled.

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

Contemporary hand-glazed clay vessel by Onka Allmayer-Beck Austrian, 2023 Height 20cm, width 27.5cm, depth 27.5cm Titled ‘Mini No. 264 (Confetti), this clay vessel was made by the w...

Hand-forged metal design tree of life wall sculpture candle holder, 1960s A beautifully perfectly shaped tree of life made of iron. Artful craftsmanship. We have a matching candle...

Art Deco Bronze (Silvered) Paperweight putto vienna around 1920s Original condition

Lovely rustic black Forest photo frame from the late 19th century, around 1880 in Austria. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this antique photo fra...

A finest Viennese Art Deco Bronze / Lady Dancer designed by modeller Ernst Beck (1879 - 1941): The woman clad in short girdled dancing dress (tight-fitting jacket and pants as well as short skirt) balances on tiptoes. The figurine’s left arm is raised. - SIGNED AT LATERAL EDGED AREA OF BASE: 'E.BECK' . Made by Viennese Bronze Manufactory. The figurine is attached to HIGH BLACK MARBLE BASE. height of figurine only...

A Classic mid-20th century hand blown glass vase in a metal stand, in the style of Bimini. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table.

Shoehorn brass around 1950s Original condition

A charming and large handmade figurine / statue depicting a baby deer / fawn. Originally designed as a doorstop by Walter Bosse and manufactured between 1924 and 1936 in Kufstein, Ty...

A highly coveted Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arab Snake Charmer on an alluring carpet of alluring colors and patt...

A beautiful Austrian Art Nouveau porcelain pink and gold oblong dish, circa early-20th century, Austria. Piece has hand painted design of flowers...

Jewelry box, circa 1950s Wood pilished.

Rare Goldscheider figurine of the 1930s Young lady with dark blond curly hair and a cap in a sporty costume with skirt and tie running two English pointer hounds. On a cream-colo...

This well designed and executed Vienna bronze has a young boy resting on his stomach and enjoying what is left of a cigar. His clothes are meticulously cold painted, and this bronze...