Austrian Sculptures

Our porcelain figurine depicting Europa riding a bull is a depiction of the legendary tale of the Rape of Europa from Metamorphoses by Ovid. It tells of the abduction of Europa by...

A large and rare antique Austrian gilded bronze desk set/sculpture, modeled as a Pug dogs with her two puppies, documented, circa 1910. To the center i...

This sweet little fox miniature sculpture was made in 1940 by the Austrian Werkstätte Hagenauer. Usually these figurines would be made from brass, ...

A rare bust of a Native American man in sculpted wood by Hagenauer Austria ca. 1930s.

Ceramic Sign: Made in Austria Keramos 2051 19/M Wiener Keramos, later Keramos AG or Keramos KG , was a Viennese ceramics manufacturer that made a name for itself especially in the interwar period . In addition to their own designs, designs from the dissolved Wiener Werkstätte were also produced from 1932 onwards. In over 60 years of company history, around 3000 model designs have been produced by around 60 ceramists. Keramos also carried out commissions from the Wiener Werkstätte, such as vases by Dagobert Peche . History The origins of the Keramos company lie in two companies with the same name. The company Keramos – Invalid Society for Viennese Art Ceramics was founded at the end of 1919 on the initiative of the three ceramists Rudolf Wolf, Heinrich Wolf and Ludwig Rys, who had become invalids in World War I. Production started in September 1920. Art-ceramic lamps, figures, vases and boxes were produced. The company Keramos – Viennese art ceramics and porcelain manufactory was founded in 1920. Josef Hoffmann was a shareholder of Keramos for a long time, as was the sculptor Rudolf Podany, who was engaged from the start and created a large number of designs. From 1921 Anton Klieber was employed, who was also responsible for most of the models. Around 1924 both companies were merged and converted into an AG, commercial director became Otto Köller, the technical directors were the brothers Rudolf and Heinrich Wolf. "Some war invalid ceramists founded a workshop with the help of some artists, which was subsequently financed by the state and later enlarged with its participation and converted into a joint-stock company." The company's headquarters were in the Hofburg , Schwarze-Adler-Stiege, the factory in the 10th district of Vienna, Schleiergasse 17. Artistic collaborators at that time were Eduard Klablena , Otto Prutscher , Karl Perl , Karin Jarl-Sakellarios , IDA Schwetz- Lehmann and Grete Fucik-Fischmeister. On February 23, 1928, the triangular mark was entered in the trademark register. It was now also produced for the Wiener Werkstätte. Difficulties for the company arose from the Great Depression . Around 1932, 50 people were employed and a large number of models from Eduard Klabena and the dissolved Wiener Werkstätte were taken over. The works created by Keramos were labeled with their company brands until after 1941. From 1939 the economic situation of the company was better managed by taking over the production of ceramic winter welfare organization badges, the so-called WHW badges. Before 1941 the company is converted into a KG named Keramos, Wiener Kunstkeramik und Porzellanmanufaktur Brüder Wolf KG . Otto Köller was no longer active from this point on. After the end of World War II, Robert Obsieger recommended Robert Mathis as the new head of Keramos, who took over the management of the ceramics manufactory in 1945. In 1949 Mathis introduced a new company logo, which was used alongside the existing triangle mark, the so-called coat of arms mark. Anton Klieber and Rudolf Podany continued to work as ceramists, and new artists such as Josef Lorenzl and Stephan Dakon , both of whom had previously worked for Goldscheider , as well as Rudolf Chocholka, Karl Grössl and Ina Eisenbeisser were engaged. New models such as dancers, children's figures, animals and nudes were created, as well as the well-known wall masks, young people and poodles from the mid-1950s, which corresponded to the trend at the time. In addition, however, traditional designs such as Madonna statues and busts, saints and angels were still made. Utility ceramics such as crockery, vases, lamp bases, candle holders and flower pots also became an important branch of production, and cooperation with the German manufacturer Carstens at the beginning of the 1960s was just as lucrative. In the course of the 1960s, the sales markets for figurative ceramics became increasingly difficult. So until 1982, production was increasingly shifted to everyday ceramics, since ceramic figures were no longer modern due to changing tastes and the spirit of the times. Ultimately, the economic situation at Keramos became more and more difficult and Klaus Mathis, the son of Robert Mathis and then director, who succeeded his father at the helm of the company at the beginning of the 1970s, initiated the liquidation of the company at the end of 1982 . Staff The following artistic collaborators have worked for Keramos over the years: Hans Adametz , Franz Barwig the Elder , Franz Barwig the Younger , Andreas Beck, Hans Bolek, Angelo Bortolotti, Hertha Bucher , Rudolf Chocholka, Stephan Dakon , Ferdinand Doblinger, Eckstein, Franz Eggenberger , Ina Eisenbeisser, English, Stephan Erdös, Alois Feichtinger, Feyslitz, Hans Friedberger, Grete Fucik-Fischmeister, Kurt Goebel, Anton Grath, Karl Grössl, M. Günther, Otto Hafenrichter, Arnold Hartig , Friedrich Herkner, Trude Hillinger, Leopold Hohl, Hostasch, Karl Jamök, Karin Jarl-Sakellarios , Eduard Klablena, Klar, Anton Klieber, Maria Klinger, Josef Kostial, Josef Lorenzl , Wilhelm Otto Lugerth, Viktor Matula, Gusty Mundt-Amman, Novotny, Carl Perl, Rudolf Podany, Friedrich Pollak, Hugo Postl, Adolf Prischl, Otto Prutscher , Max Rieder , Elisabeth Rieger-Hofmann, Walter Ritter , Willibald Russ, Karl Sailer, Schönberg, Schwarz, Ida Schwetz-Lehmann , Sult, Robert Ullmann , Otto Weigand, IDA Weiss-Moricz, Rudolf Wolf. Exhibitions • Jubilee exhibition of the Wiener Kunstgewerbeverein, Austrian Museum , Vienna 1924. • Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Paris, 1925. • Exhibition of Austrian arts and crafts...

An amusingly erotic early 20th Century Austrian bronze figure of a young beauty in a seaside hut peeking out between the curtains. The mechanism pushes down to turn the front curtain around revealing 'what the butler saw...

Bronze figural group erotic scene in the manner of Bergman depicting a bacchante hold a grape over a Faun.

Vienna painted bronze turtle and dog antique figure, Set of 2. Offered is a Viennese bronze figure of turtle and dog dating to the early 20th century. H...

Superb red robin Vienna bronze with beautiful polychrome colours, Austria 19th century. Stamped Geschützt. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 7 x 11 x 4...

Rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figurine: Depiction of a seated dancer in a blue, strapless ball gown with lace flounces, the right leg folded over the left and the left arm on the knee, holding a ball mask...

This graceful dancer in bronze was done by the distinguished and highly regarded Austrian sculptor, Josef Lorenzl. Many of his other works are shown in the book "Art Deco and Other F...

Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, or just for your collection of midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...

Superb and large 19th century Vienna bronze of a lizard by the Geschütz manufacture. Not signed. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x L ) : 4 x 28 x 9. Secure shipping.

Wiener bronze depicting a dog Terrier standing, wearing a cap. Wien Austria, circa 1900.

Very Rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine of the 1930s: Standing young, unclothed lady with chin-length blond hair, loosely holding in front of her the leash of the German shepherd sit...

Austrian Erotic Bronze Nymph & Satyr, Style of Bergman Austria, circa 1900s A well executed two piece bronze, that presents the naked female figure f...

Very Special and Rare Key Holder, displaying a funny looking cow. Very large. This is a original piece, not a reproduction. Designed by Walter Bosse, manufactured by Hertha Baller...

Painted wiener bronze depicting a mule, painted in different colors. Wien Austria, circa 1890.

Antique early 20th century Austrian cold painted bronze of seated queen Cleopatra with two Pumas by her side, on a realistically modelled carpet, draped over a rectangular base. Made...

A Bronze paper knife opener depicting a dachshund head. Austria 1890 circa.

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 & Cra...

Wiener bronze depicting a hen with chicks. The group is painted in different colors. Wien Austria, circa 1890.

Depiction of a dancer in Spanish costume: she wears a mantilla, a veil cloth that covers the head and neck down to the shoulders. Often, as here, a high comb is also tucked underneath, the peineta. The cloth is still worn today for festive costumes and is mostly made in lace technique. In addition, the dancer wears an elaborately decorated with floral patterns asymmetrical ruffled skirt. On oval, black-beige marbled base in rare execution. This figure also exists as a group 'Spanish Dance' with dance partner, model number 7557, a more frequent version. Designed by Josef LORENZL (1892 - 1950), an Austrian sculptor and ceramic modeler. His bronze statuettes often show graceful dancers with long...

Sign: Lorenz Josef (Austria, 1892-1950). Sculptor, known for its dancers. Worked along with Goldscheider in Vienna. Materials: Bronxe and onyx with the original patina 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 button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Josef Lorenzl (1 September 1892 – 15 August 1950) was an Austrian sculptor and ceramicist of the Art Deco period, the same era as Ferdinand Preiss (1882–1943) and Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947). Lorenzl was born on 1 September 1882 in Vienna, Austria and died there on 15 August 1950. Little is known about his early years, but more is known about his later life. Lorenzl started his career working at a foundry at the Vienna Arsenal where he learned the techniques of bronze casting. The Vienna Arsenal was a military storage...

Finely enamelled in large and small panels with mythological scenes relating to water, the silver and enamel figural decoration further embellished with masks, dolphins and strapwork.

A large Viennese antique cold painted bronze bird model, attr. Bergman Austrian, circa 1910 Height 18cm, width 21cm, depth 7cm This delightful pi...

Material: silver plated bronze 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...

A wrought iron Art Nouveau era model of a snake / serpent. High-quality craftsmanship, handmade of forged iron by a Viennese metalworker in the 1920s. A decorative object, which would look great in your shelf, but also suitable as a paperweight, a jewelry ring holder...

Reni Schaschl (1895 -1979) was an Austrian artist who worked across many disciplines - glass, textiles, graphics, and especially ceramics. She was an early member of the Weiner Werst...

Excellent piece of Viennese Bronze Art around 1920 Cowboy in typical work clothes - shirt, baggy pants, bandana and cowboy hat - on bucking horse, holding...

Porcelain blanc de chine elephant, Austria, Art Deco period. Chip on tip of ear and front right foot. 5 3/4" h., 9 1/4" w., 3" d. Whitehall An...

An endearing cold painted Austrian Bronze study of an alert young bird with its head raised. The bronze exhibiting rich brown colour and good hand finished surface detail ADDITIONAL INFORMATION height: 5.5 cm width: 4 cm Condition: excellent original condition Circa: 1900 Materials: cold painted bronze SKU: 8712 ABOUT Vienna Bronze Bird...

Art Deco mask attributed to Karl Hagenauer Hanging mask Patinated bronze Origin Austria Perfect condition with natural wear Woman face Karl Hagenauer (18...

Pair of polychrome terracotta figures of an oriental lady and Arab soldier by Friedrich Goldscheider, 19th century. An impressive cold painted Terracot...

A Pair of painted bronze bookends depicting two owls. Austria circa 1900.

An antique decorative dog figure. Made of metal. A nice original antique item for displaying or just to use on your table. It is in the original as foun...

"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...

Modeled as a parrot with pink and yellow feathers mounted to the edge of a basin made from an abalone shell, raised on a circular gilt metal base.

Garniture of bronze figures, depicting a scene of hunters with an elephant with a dead tiger strapped securely on top of it, accompanied with one hunter and another at his side with ...

A pair of little Vienna bronze bookends for desk representing a bulldog under a tree. Austria circa 1870.

Beautiful art deco porcelain figure titled "The Captured Bird" by Goldscheidersche Porzellan Manufactur handmade in Austria by Josef Lorenzl. Include...

Impressive Goldscheider Vienna Ceramic Figurine of the 1920s: The young lady with artfully pinned hair wears only transparent stockings and high heels, as well as a headdress densel...

An attractive early 20th century Austrian bronze study of a seated lady wearing a loosley fitted night dress reading a book, her dress lifting to reveal her beautiful body. The bronze exhibiting excellent hand chased surface detail and good colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an Amphora vase ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 14 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 7 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel SKU: 8917 ABOUT Bergman Lady Reading Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental...

19th Century Austrian Porcelain Sculptural Set in White with Children.

The item on sale is an original vintage bronze figurine. It was designed and manufactured by the Austrian workshops of Hagenauer. The Figurine ...

Iconic wall sculptures.

Stunning bronze figurine group: Arab man clad in mantel (fireplace) selling Egypt antiquities. An Arab man with turban is busy with presenting Egypt f...

Austrian cold painted bronze Fox Terrier, circa 1900. £490.00 Austrian cold painted bronze Fox Terrier, c. 1900. A particularly well cast example, with ...

Rarest Goldscheider Figure Group of the 1930s. The young lady in a blue trouser suit with a short brunette hairstyle sits on a large stool with a low backrest. With both hands, she ...

Wonderfully charming and boasting a high level of detail, this bronze walrus also serves as an inkwell. The incredible artistry of Viennese bronze work i...

The object on sale is a little bronze figurine modelled after an endearing pair of cocker spaniel pups, that was originally intended to hold salt and pepper dispensers. But it can al...

Very rare Goldscheider Vienna ceramic figure of the 1930s: Young pretty lady, chin-length hair fastened with a hair band, posing in a long green dress with a wide, high-slit skirt decorated with flowers, which she holds up with both arms stretched out to the side, her head turned to the side with a straight look. On a cream-colored oval base shaded on the side. Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Technique: handcrafted ceramics, finest hand painting, glossy finish Designer: Claire Weiss /= Klára Herczeg (1906-1997) Sculptor, childhood in Vienna, apprenticeship as a sculptor at the Vienna Arsenal Foundry, studies at the Budapest Art...

An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze of an orientalist dancer, holding a snake above her head. with very fine colour and fabulous hand finished surface detail. Signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase and marked ?Geschutzt Additional information Measures: Height: 47 cm Width: 18 cm Depth: 15 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1900 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel About Bergman Saddled Horse Franz Bergman Sculptures Bergman Man in Tent – Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental, Arab bronze and animal subjects, including Harem beauties, Arab tradesmen, Scribes and Arab Warrior and almost every animal subject that was known at the time. His father, also Franz Bergman (1838–1894), was a professional chaser (embosser) from Gablonz, Austria who came to Vienna and founded a small bronze factory in 1860. Franz Xavier inherited the company and opened a new foundry in 1900. There he created numerous cold painted (so named because the numerous layers of polychrome paint, applied to the bronze, were not fired to fix them to the metal) figures. Many other bronzes were still based on designs by Franz Bergman, the elder. Orientalist Subjects From the 17th Century onwards it was customary for the young Victorian gentleman to go on the obligatory tour of the East – the Grand Tour – as an educational rite of passage. Visiting countries and experiencing customs they had only ever heard about in stories, these young men were keen to show their families mementos of their experience, especially the lavish subjects of the Middle Eastern Arab world. The return trip would usually include a visit to Vienna, and here the ‘souvenir’ shops supplied a plethora of beautifully crafted sculptures with an Orientalist Arab flavour. These were often acquired to show their friends and families images of their travels. Bergman was noted for his detailed and colourful work and he produced a huge number of Orientalist subjects to cater for this market including this Arab Tent Lamp...

Very lovely bronze nude dancer with great movement. While not signed this clearly is the work of Bruno Zach, one of the great Art Deco artists of th...

Walter Bosse Figurine Shows the Neptune Sea God, circa 1950s 'marked on bottom' Original condition.

Rare Goldscheider Art Deco Ceramic Figure Of The 1930: Young dancer with chin-length, dark blonde hair in a form-fitting, short, light-blue dress with a long train attached to the back with white-blue floral decoration, holding it up on both sides with outstretched arms and taking a step to the left. On a beige, slightly curved, stepped oval base with light green painting. Designed by Josef Lorenzl (1892 - 1950), was an Austrian sculptor and ceramic modeler. His bronze statuettes often show graceful dancers with long legs and closed eyes. Lorenzl designed numerous ceramics for Friedrich Goldscheider and Keramos and was one of the most popular artists...

Ceramic wall mask by Goldscheider. Vienna, circa 1950.

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...