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Jugenstil, Harlequin in Golden Mask, Vienna Bronze, Austria, circa 1900

About the Item

Dimensions: 4.33 high x 2.25 wide x 2.75 deep This elegant desk-size statuette of a kneeled harlequin wearing a golden mask is a perfect example of the little masterpieces in cold-painted bronze, created in Vienna around 1900; during the short-lived Austrian Art Nouveau period, Jugenstil. During that time a numerous cold-painted bronze objects d'art were made. Cold painted bronze refers to pieces cast in Vienna, and then decorated in several layers with so called dust paint; the know-how for the mix of this kind of paint has been lost since. The color was not fired hence ‘cold painted’. Although usually designed by the leading artists of Jugenstil in Vienna, the actual painting process of these objects was carried out mainly by women working at home, a typical cottage industry.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.33 in (11 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Jugendstil (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819314100141

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