Josef Lorenzl Pair of Bronze Bookends, Naked Lady, Austria, 1920
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Josef Lorenzl Pair of Bronze Bookends, Naked Lady, Austria, 1920
About the Item
- Creator:Josef Lorenzl (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Little damage on one of the marbles. Can be seen on the pictures.
- Seller Location:Buenos Aires, AR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2027311086321
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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