Austrian Figurative Sculptures

"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...

Dimensions Total Height: 7.5 inches Base Height: 2 inches Width: 2.75 inches Depth: 2.75 inches ABOUT This charming desk figurine in dark brown patinated Viennese bronze by the famous Austrian sculptor Karl Kaub stands out for the originality and humor of its subject matter. The author depicted with amazing subtlety a boy who jumped on one leg in fright, suddenly seeing a frog sitting on his arm. CARL KAUBA (Austrian, 1865-1922) was born August 13, 1865 in Vienna, Austria. The son of a shoemaker, Kauba chose to follow his calling into the world of art. Collectors now rank him in a class with Remington and Russell as one of the great portrayers of American Western. His subjects were typically American Indians, calvarymen, cowboys, and roughriders. In addition to his American bronzes, Kauba produced a lifetime’s worth of Austrian statuary. His work became fully appreciated on both sides of the Atlantic. Carl studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under professor Laufenberg. Later he would study at the academies under Carl Waschmann and Stefan Schwartz. Next, he went to Paris in 1886 to further study before he set off for the U.S. In fact, some debate still remains as to whether Kauba ever visited the U.S. Kauba’s fascination with the West was fired by the stories of the German writer, Carl May, whose tales of Western adventure were well known throughout Europe. Most authorities feel that he was about twenty-five years old when he traveled widely throughout the American West. He then returned to Austria with voluminous notes, sketches, and several models of Western sculpture...

This pair of Art Deco bronze figural bookends are signed, but the artist could not be identified. It is presumed this pair of bookends was made in Austria in approximately 1920 in th...

Der Bildhauer Anton Grath (1881 - 1956) hat dieses große Relief im Jahr 1921 (als Gedenktafel für das Schuberthaus in Wien) ausgeführt. Es wurden nur 2 Exemplare gegossen - eines ist...

Material: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butt...

Rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine of the 1930s: Standing girl in 1930s ski clothing - pointed cap, warm vest, scarf, wide ski pants, sturdy shoes, thick mittens, holding up wooden sk...

Rare Goldscheider Art Déco figurine of around 1930: Dancer with brown hair pinned up at the nape of her neck in a dress flared like a fan with flounces and floral decoration, leaning...

Beautiful Art Deco porcelain sculpture "The Captured Bird" by Goldscheider Porzellan Manufactur. Designed in Austria by Josef Lorenzl. (1930's). Marked on the base. Dimensions: 12.5"...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING EARLY 20TH CENTURY VIENNA BRONZE OF PSYCHE BY FRANZ MAZURA, LIKELY BRUNO ZACH. From our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to present this Austri...

Rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Depiction of a young vaudeville dancer posing in a short, low-cut, backless, blue dress with ruffled flounces and a bow, hold...

Young revue dancer with pageboy hairstyle, dressed in one-piece, light green transparent costume with short pants and tight-fitting, long-sleeved top with large collar standing up ba...

four seasons Putti, Michael Powolny, Wiener Keramik, ca. 1906 Michael Powolny's renowned design is one of the most famous example of Jugendstil ceramics. They were produced by Wiene...

Impressive Goldscheider Vienna Ceramic Figurine of the 1920s: The young lady with artfully pinned-up hair is wearing only transparent, hold-up stockings and high-heeled shoes, as wel...

Rare Art Déco Goldscheider Figure Group Of The 1930s: Gallant couple: dancer in a fan-like flared dress with flounces and floral decoration with her upper body and crossed legs lean...

Probably Austrian, this lovely Jugenstil desk-sized black-patinated bronze figurine on its original marble pedestal depicts a fawn youth, checking the size of his tail to see how muc...

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

Representation of a pretty young lady in a softly falling dress, caressing her body as she stretches backwards, lying on a bearskin-covered divan. When the hinged belt is opened, the...

Hagenauer African Bust This bust represents a stylized African female figure, crafted from wood with a polished finish that highlights the natural grain of the material in dark brown...

Ceramic figurine austria around 1920s Original condition

Finest Viennese Art Ceramic from the 1930s: Actress Lilian Harvey as a walking lady with a large hat, wearing a tight-fitting emerald green top with a bustier dotted black on light g...

Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Ceramic Piece: Blond boy sitting astride the duck decorated with colourful flower garlands, resting his hands on his knees. The group is based on an ov...

These beautiful sculptures were crafted in Austria in the early 20th century. They are signed, ‘Nam Greb’, after the famous ‘Bergman’ Viennese bronze foundry. Cast in the Bergman style, the Orientalist sculptures depict two women in Egyptian dress...

Very large and rare Goldscheider Vienna ceramic figurine: Art Déco execution of an Art Nouveau design around 1909: young woman as the personification of beauty, with hair tied at th...

Large Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 15cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm Sculpted and made by Franz Xaver Bergman (Austr...

Two graceful dancers in long, low-cut and high-slit red dresses with large floral decorations, posing facing each other with their upper bodies tilted backwards and holding the ends ...

Beautiful Life-size glass head in a unique transparent color. Found at an Estate sale in Vienna Austria. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or...

A large and rare bronze female figure by Goldscheider Austrian, late 19th century Measures: Height 85cm, width 38cm, 25cm Large in size and all the rarer for having been cast in...

Wooden sculpture of a dancer with brass details, Werkstaette Hagenauer Wien, circa 1950 Today, the Werkstaette Hagenauer is rightfully among the most important Austrian Arts &...

Rare Goldscheider Figurine of the 1930s The dancer has her hair covered with a headscarf and is wearing a bustier and a long, wide skirt with blue flowers and colorful butterflies...

‘Open Sesame’ A Finely Cast Gilt and Patinated Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure Of A Young Woman in A Cloak, by Carl Kauba. This rare gilt and patinated bronze by Carl Kauba is finel...

Beautiful and charming little teddy bear in black golden line from the famous designer designer Walter Bosse (1904 - 1979) Beautiful original patina from the mid-20th century. H...

Incredible bronze original Art Deco signed and numbered Franz Hagenauer circa 1930.

Serpentine crocodile with head raised to the side and mouth wide open, with removable back section and recessed, removable crouching female nude. Crocodile cold painted in colours, B...

Very Rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine of the 1920s: Standing pierrette leaned forward and holding her hands together behind her back, in a white costume with a multi-layered, pine-c...

Decorate a study or office with this expressive bronze and marble sculpture titled “Steinklopferhans.” Crafted in Austria circa 1880, the work depicts a jovial stonecutter leaning on...

Terracotta woman sculpture signed Goldscheider, Austria, circa 1900.

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

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 ...

A very stylish Art Deco pottery painted figure of a girl in the style of Wiener Werkstatte, Austria and possibly Michael Powolny, dating from around 1930. The girl is hand crafted fr...

Excellent Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Ceramic Figurine: Dancer in Spanish costume: long skirt with slit above the knee and embroidered bolero jac...

Stunning! Natural Fiber & Copper Tribal Figural Sculpture Attributed to Franz Hagenauer 21" Tall Here is a wonderful figural sculpture of a tribal female dancer with copper neck ...

A beautiful group of three (3) Mid-Century, black-patinated bronze and brass sculptures, showing stylized African native warriors with shields and spears . Designed and executed by K...

A classic decorative metal statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, fixed on a marble base. It is a nice and beautiful sculpture. Found at an estate ...

This beautiful Art Deco sculpture was created in the 1920s during the height of the Deco period by Austrian sculptor Gerda Gerdago, originally Gottstein. Her career began as a costum...

Remarkable Art Déco Goldscheider ceramics figurine of the 1930s Standing young revue dancer with pageboy hairstyle, taking a step forward. At the same time she lifts the bellflower-shaped hem of her short purple dress with a fur collar with both hands. A large tuft of grass supports the figure on the left leg. On a black, diamond-shaped base. This figure also exists as a group of two, as the 'Dolly Sisters...

Viennese cold-painted bronze and marble figurative sculpture by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 25cm, width 31cm, depth 10cm Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936), a renowned Austrian a...

Exceptional Viennese Ceramic Art from the 1930s: Two graceful dancers in long, deeply cut and high slit rose colored dresses with blue floral decorations, facing each other with thei...

Excellent Marcell Goldscheider figurine of the 1930s: Dreamy, striding dancer in a harem costume, her hair covered with a large headscarf, held in place by a headband with a gemstone...

Art Deco gilt bronze and onyx figure of a dancer by Lorenzl Austrian, c. 1925 Height 31cm, width 17cm, depth 20cm Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950), a renowned Austrian sculptor and cerami...

Sculpture par Karl Hagenauer représentant une femme assise.

Two elderly bearded Oriental men in long robes and turbans standing at a table on a stone floor with a small carpet, on the table heavy books, some of them open, and a table bell. Th...

Excellent and rare Art Nouveau ceramic piece from a series of the four seasons: Naked putto in a wide striding position, his blond head tilted to the right and holding a cascade of ...

A gracefully composed Art Deco bronze from the 1930s depicting a couple engaged in a lively game of tennis. The figures capture a rare blend of movement and intimacy: athletic energy...

Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figurative sculpture by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 33cm, width 19cm, depth 14cm ...

A fabulous early 20th Century Austrian bronze figure of a seated Arab scribe seated upon an Orientalist rug whilst taking notes with excellent cold painted colours and fine intricate...

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...

Made of a beautifully crafted patinated bronze, it proudly stands on its original magnificent marble base. Unsigned, the authorship is unidentified. Full of tasteful provocative ero...

Viennese cold-painted bronze of an Arab merchant Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 11cm, depth 14cm This exceptional figurative sculpture depicts an Arab merchant selling his wares. The figure stands holding a piece of jewellery, with an inquisitive expression as if he is trying to entice potential buyers. He is expertly cast, with the ruffled texture of his beard a particularly fine detail. The viewer’s eye is drawn to the figure’s vibrant clothing: a shimmering gold robe is complemented by a green-toned cloak which hangs loosely...

This is a tall antique female figure. An Austrian, bronzed plaster statue, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Graceful milk maid figure, accompanied by an inquisitive...

Pair of glazed ceramic woman. Art Nouveau period. Vienna, circa 1900.