Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Period Art Deco bronze sculpture by Josef Lorenzo (1852-1950) of a beautiful ballerina seated with a pleasant gaze, in traditional outfit of tutu and tying her pointe shoes in prepar...

An excellent early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of an energetic dancer with a pair of cymbals. The bronze study beautifully hand painted by Crejo with a floral pa...

"Amelie" by Josef Lorenzl & Crejo An enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer in an energetic pose wearing an attractive dress hand painted with...

An excellent early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer in an elegant pose with excellent colours and very fine surface detail, raised on a tall Brazilian gre...

An exhilarating early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted gilt bronze figure of a dancer in an energetic pose with excellent colours and very fine surface detail, raised on a tall Bra...

Very rare ceramic figurine around 1930: Young, graceful dancer in a butterfly costume, posing: her arms raised and her head tilted to the side, performing a slight turning movement, ...

Depiction of a carnival dancing couple: Harlequin kissing the hand of his Columbine. The female figure in a close-fitting blue top with a low-cut front and long trumpet sleeves, a voluminous blue skirt with large floral decorations in blue, purple and green, and a blue hat with a four-pointed brim on the long, twisted blonde curls, the harlequin standing close behind her in a white Pierrot costume...

An impressive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted giltand enamel bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a balanced dancing pose with a scarf draped around her midriff. The...

An impressive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted giltand enamel bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a balanced dancing pose with a scarf draped around her midriff. The...

An energetic early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young agile beauty in a balanced dancing pose. The bronze exhibiting excellent colour and very fine hand chas...

Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl: Man disguised as a jester with jester's cap, wide shirt and tight trousers seated on a black pedestal, on his left outstr...

Ormolu and onyx figure of a dancer by Josef Lorenzl Austrian, c. 1925 Height 25.5cm, width 12cm, depth 7cm Josef Lorenzl (Austrian. 1892-1950) wonderfully designed and crafted this ...

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...

Very exceptional decorated Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Depiction of a standing lady proudly looking to the side in oriental garb, wrapped in a large blue-gree...

Striking early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco cold painted silver and enamel bronze figure of a young woman in stretched pose with her arms above her wearing only a pair of high heel...

Depiction of a female dancing couple, named Katta Sterna and Maria Solveg, in identical costumes with backless, fitted, black and white patterned top with black neck piece closed hig...

Rare Goldscheider Ceramics Figure of the 1920s. Representation of a young dancer in a knee-length dress with a white flounce neckline, elaborate...

"Charlotte" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young woman holding an energetic pose lifting her shawl which is wrapped around her midriff. The bronze figure with excellent colour and very fine hand chased surface detail, raised on a green onyx base and signed Lorenzl. Additional information Height: 46 cm Width: 29 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Condition circa: 1930 Materials: Bronze & Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 220 ABOUT Lorenzl Charlotte Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Charlotte – 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...

A large and impressive early 20th century Austrian Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful young dancer in period costume holding an elegant pose. The bronze with very fine cold painted colours and good surface detail, raised on an onyx base and signed Lorenzl Additional information Height: 67 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1930 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 About Lorenzl Art Deco Dancer Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Art Deco Dancer – 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...

An excellent early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty sat upon some steps clutching her leg. The surface with good colour and fine hand finished detai...

Depiction of a standing lady, proudly looking to the side in oriental garb. She is wrapped in a large beige cloth that extends to the floor, the front is decorated with a stylized, g...

Very large and rare Goldscheider ceramic figurine of the 1920's: Striding graceful young lady in oriental clothing, balancing an amphora on her head...

Exceptional Art Deco Goldscheider figurine by Josef Lorenzl. Designed by Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950), one of the most important designers having been active for Goldscheider manufactory in the period of 1920-1940. Model 5193 was created 1923-1924. Made circa 1925-1930 Specifications: The young man dressed as a jester with a fool's cap sits on a black base. An owl sits on his left outstretched hand. With the right index finger raised, the fool seems to regulate the bird. Referring to his name, 'Eulenspiegel', which literally translated means: 'owl mirror...

A fabulous early 20th Century cold painted bronze figure of a female Art Deco beauty in a running pose holding a large harvest of grapes under her arm, with fine colour and excellent...

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...

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...

Very rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Representation of a young variety dancer in pose. She wears a short, low-cut, blue ruffled dress, the skirt ends of whi...

Rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Representation of a dancer in pose. She wears a headdress that tapers to a point at the front and frames her face, and a sh...

Finest Viennese ceramic art from the 1920s: The standing young lady holds a black mask in front of her in her folded hands and looks dreamily to the side. She wears a blue and rose two-piece suit with a slouchy top and ruff...

Rare goldscheider figure of the 1920s: The standing dancer wears a pink cylinder hat on her short brown locks. The flower-patterned top of her costume is tight-fitting and sleeveles...

Very rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Depiction of a standing Pierrot in a slightly bent position, his right hand in the...

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-cone-like balloon...

Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl The young man dressed as a jester with a fool's cap sits on a green base. An owl sits on his left outstretched hand. With the right index finger raised, the fool seems to regulate the bird. Referring to his name, 'Eulenspiegel', which literally translated means: 'owl mirror...

Painted ceramic "Aida Odalisque" by Josef Lorenzl signed Goldscheider. Art Deco period, Vienna, circa 1925.

Finest Viennese ceramic art from the 1920s: The standing young lady holds a black mask in front of her in her folded hands and looks dreamily to the side. She wears a green two-piece suit with a slouchy top and ruff...

Very rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine of the 1920s A standing dancer looking to the side with arms crossed and raised in front of her is shown. The young lady wears a Russian costume, decorated with elaborate blue embroidery, with a high fur cap and a highly tailored, fur-lined coat with wide sleeves, tight trousers and high, black heeled boots...

Goldscheider Spanish dancer with a fan signed by Joseph Lorenzl, Austria, 1922. Model 5232.

Female Oriental Figurine Wearing Costume: Tall Odalisque Designed by Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) / one of most important designers having been active for Goldscheider manufactory in...

One of the most famous and elegant models from the Goldscheider manufacture: The dance 'Der Gefangene Vogel' performed by the dancer Niddy Impekoven (1904-2002) in the early twenties...

The graceful, bare dancer with short, curly hair combed back, leads, with her upper body turned to the right, her arms stretched out horizontally from the body, a dance step forward ...