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Florence by Lorenzl
About the Item
- Creator:Josef Lorenzl (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cold-Painted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU 76741stDibs: LU321639302811
Josef Lorenzl
Josef Lorenzl was born in Vienna on 1st September 1892. He started out working at the Vienna Arsenal in the foundry, where he learned the techniques of bronze casting. Working from a studio in the company’s grounds, he was able to produce many bronze and chryselephantine sculptures. Lorenzl was captivated by the female form he became well known for his shapely dancing girls with long, elegant legs and closed eyes. Lorenzl also was a gifted ceramicist, producing pieces for Goldscheider.
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