Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
VIENNA SECESSION STYLE & WIENER WERKSTÄTTE
At the turn of the 20th century, Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann and several of their peers separated from the predominant Association of Austrian Artists to form a new professional union, the Vienna Secession.
The artists’ intent to break free from classical traditions in fine art evolved to encompass applied arts and interior design as well: In 1903, Hoffmann and Koloman Moser founded the Wiener Werkstätte, or "Viennese Workshop," to produce progressive furniture, ceramics, glass and textiles.
This talented collective of Austrian artists, architects and designers most famously created works in the Jugendstil style — the German branch of Western Europe's popular Art Nouveau. Jugendstil is associated with dynamic, rhythmic forms and undulating lines.
On 1stDibs, discover the sophisticated Vienna Secession furniture, art and decorative objects — ranging from watercolor paintings and prints to serveware and seating — that transformed Austria over one hundred years ago and maintain timeless appeal today.
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Style: Vienna Secession
20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace"
By Carl Kauba
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the 20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace" is an opportunity to acquire a masterpiece that embodies both artistic excellence and prof...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vally Wieselthier Ceramic Head, Hand from Manhattan Wiener Werkstätte Showroom
Located in Sharon, CT
This head and hand are all that remain of Vally Wieselthier’s masterpiece installed at the Wiener Werkstätte America's Manhattan NYC showroom. For an en situ photo see: Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s
Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. It ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
China Man Bronze Tankard by Alfonso Canciani K. K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei
Located in Newark, England
Viennese Secession Orientalist Bronze
From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to introduce this rare China Man Bronze Tankard by Alfonso Cancia...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic 'Autumn' Putto by Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A large and rare ceramic monochromatic putto holding grapes (Autumn from "The Four Seasons") by Austrian designer Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte. First designed b...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vienna Faience Porcelain Figurine by Schauer
By Schauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vienna faience porcelain figurine representing motherly love by Schauer. Bench and figures are porcelain. Faces and arms are in a bisque (flat) finish. Marked on the bottom Vienna ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture of Standing Blacksmith by Adolf Joseph Phol
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze statue of a blacksmith on a marble base by Adolph Joseph Pohl. Made in Austria, circa 1920s.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s
Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. It ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Teddy Bear in Black Golden Line from the Famous Designer Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
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...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$191 Sale Price
20% Off
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Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Located in Wien, AT
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$310
H 2.37 in W 1.78 in D 2.37 in
Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up.
Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish.
Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament.
Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant.
Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze.
Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Hercules Antaeus Bronze Sculpture by Carl Kauba
By Carl Kauba
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze Sculpture of Hercules and Antaeus crafted and signed by Carl Kauba. This sculpture depicts the tale of Hercules' battle against Antaeus.
Antaeus, son of Gaia and Poseidon,...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
Augarten Vienna Porcelain Figurine Nude
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely porcelain figurine of a nude by the Augarten Porcelain Manufacture of Vienna, Austria. Marked with the company logo on the base. In excellent condition. Some museum wax and st...
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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
Large Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arabian Arms Merchant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cold painted Austrian bronze dates from the late 19th century and is extremely detailed. The figure is signed, or titled on one edge of the carpet, but we could not determine th...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
$2,995
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Woman Porcelain Figurine, Poland, 1980
Located in Chorzów, PL
Woman porcelain figurine, Poland, 1980.
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1960s German Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
Bronze sculpture “Napoleon Bonaparte” – Early 20th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Bronze with a brown patina, depicting Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), wearing his famous bicorne hat, standing, his right hand in his waistcoat and the other behind his back, holding...
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Early 20th Century French Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Michael Powolny Rare Pottery Pair Sparrows Figure c.1907
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and rare Austrian Wiener Keramik pair of pottery sparrows by renowned sculptor and ceramicist Michael Powolny (Austrian, 1871-1954) and dating from around 1907.
Michael...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Judy Brady Sculpted Ceramic Head
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The UNTITLED portrait sculpture has a quiet yet powerful and commanding aura. The viewer cannot be around or near it without feeling its presence. It has a very classical approach in...
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1970s American Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic, Paint
"The Coffee Maker" Viennese Vienna Cold Painted Oriental Bronze Franz Bergmann
Located in Berlin, DE
"The coffee maker" Viennese Vienna cold painted oriental bronze by Franz Bergmann.
Extremely fine and detailed masterpiece.
Both parts hallmarked.
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Early 1900s Antique Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,372 Sale Price
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H 2.21 in W 7.29 in D 4.14 in
Michael Powolny VWGK Vienna Candlestick Made, circa 1907
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant candlestick for holding one candle
Modelled by Michael Powolny (1871-1954), circa 1907
Hallmarked:
Manufactured by Wiener Keramik and Gmundner Keramik
(union Of Vienna Ceramics & Gmunden Ceramics - VWGK / Hallmarked)
Material is Ceramics (glossy finish / multicolored painted).
Model Number 142
Made circa 1913
Subject: The cream white candlestick is decorated with horizontal lines attached to surface. The Grommet is surrounded/encircled by A Wreath Of Flowers' blossoms.
Height: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches)
Diameter: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches)
Bibliography:
Waltraud Neuwirth, Markenlexikon fu¨r Kunstgewerbe (3), Wiener Keramik / Modelle 1906-13; page 122
Experts of Fine Arts assess Michael Powolny's work nowadays as result of activity of one the most important ceramics...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic
Schauer Industrial or Station Clock, Vienna, 1964
By Schauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Four pieces available
The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched.
Flat glass cover, black painted figures an ivory white embossed dish,
painted blac...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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Bronze Franz Bergman Vienna
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Franz Bergman Vienna
Origin Austria Circa 1930
Marked Geschuzt and stamped on its base
Hard to see Bergman symbol (B)
Turkish boy motif
Vienna secession motif
Excellent condit...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Porcelain Figure of 'Salome' by Karl Klaus for Ernst Wahliss
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very rare and important figure of 'Salome' holding the head of John The Baptist crafted in Austria. The figure is the work of Karl Klaus (1889-1925) and was crafted by the maker Er...
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
Vienna Secessionist Silvered Bronze Young Woman w/Crown Holding 2 Lights
Located in Petaluma, CA
The Vienna Secessionist movement produced some of the desirable artistic creations ever made. Many notable artists such as Gustave Klimt were part of the school of art. In sculptur...
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Owl Woman Sculpture by Carl Kauba, Vienna
By Carl Kauba
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wonderful work of the great Austrian sculptor born in Vienna, Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) representing an owl perched on a log, it keeps inside a beauti...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Austrian Secessionist Bronze Figural Jardinère by, Gustav Gusrschner
Located in Englewood, NJ
Austrian Art Nouveau cast and gilt bronze figural jardinère by, Gustave Gurschner decorated with three young maidens holding a bowl. The jardinère is finished in its gold doré patina...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Haguenauer Karl, Josephine Baker, 'AUSTRIA'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Haguenauer Karl - Josephine Baker (AUSTRIA), bronze and wood, Circa 1930
Marked Hagenauer to base (atelier Hagenauer made in Germany)
Measures: Height 24.5 cm x 21 cm.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Michael Powolny Lady in Crinoline Spring Austrian 1917 Ceramic Vienna
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Micheael Powolny
Lady in Crinoline Spring
Austria 1917 Ceramic ( Viena )
Measure: H: 32 cm
Very good condition
On the lower back punch mark
WK and MP.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau/ Vienna Secessionist Gilt Bronze Bust, Charles Korschann
Located in Petaluma, CA
Our title basically gives you most of the information you need. This beautiful little bust is done by Charles Korschann, one of the great artists of the secessionist movement. In addition to his signature, you will find the "Louchet" foundry seal. Louchet bronzes...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Vienna Secessionist Bronze Lamp, Maiden Holding Up two Flowers
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is in our opinion the most special design from the early part of the 20th century. You need look no further than the paintings of Gustav Klimt to see what was done in this movement. We rarely get what we would label secessionist bronzes...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Amphora Pottery Large Figure of Young Girl
Located in Montreal, QC
Winning art pottery figure of a young girl, by the Amphora Pottery works of Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia. Posed leaning against a tree trunk on a naturalistic...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic
Vienna Secession figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Vienna Secession figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Vienna Secession figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Michael Powolny, Richard Thuss, Vally Wieselthier, and Adolph Joseph Pohl. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $100,000 while the average work can sell for $4,909.
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