Austrian Sculptures

Vienna bronze, bull, high-quality bronze figurine. Presumably by Franz Bergmann. In excellent condition with a nice patina. Austria, circa 1900/1910s. Dimensions: Width 24 mm x Heigh...

Large Austrian figurative cold-painted bronze sculpture Austrian, c. 1910 Height 25cm, width 17cm, depth 9cm This cold-painted bronze sculptu...

Vienna bronze deer, circa 1890.

A palm scene made of wire ( handwork ) vienna around 1970s Original condition

Bruno Zach (Austrian, 1891-1945), bronze sculpture of a female dancer in patinated bronze on a round marble base, signed Zach in the bronze

Vienna bronze Spaniel, circa 1890.

Carl Auböck #5039 'Jingle Bell' Brass and Leather Paperweight. Originally designed by Carl Auböck III in the early 1960s, this handmade piece was inspire...

A wonderful Austrian Secessionist glazed terra cotta figure, which is monogrammed on the base and incised Wien for Vienna. Very much in the style of the Wiener Werkstatte or Susi Sin...

Very tough to find Vienna bronze of an Asian man holding a piece of bamboo and is by Richard Rohac. The bronze figure dates from the lmid 1900's. Great detail and form. Made of solid...

Great sample of the well known Austrian artist, Erna Kopriva. She was assistant of Joseph Hoffman and worked at Wiener Werkstatte . Similar pieces are now...

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. Amedeo (sometimes Amadeo) Gennarelli (1881-1943) An Italian/French sculptor, he was a pupil of Francesco Jerace. Gennarelli settled and worked in Paris, from 1913 to 1930. He exhibited at the Salon, particularly in the 1920s. He became a very well known sculptor who worked in bronze, marble, ceramics and on occasion, wood. Two of his more well-known works are "Carrier Pigeon" and "Towards Destiny".   Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside of Italy, as it is estimated that 70 percent of the inhabitants have at least one Italian descendant, followed by Spanish immigrants. The most Important furniture stores in Argentina: Comte is founded in 1934 (under the direct management of Jean Michel Frank in 1940). Nordiska (Swedish company established in 1934). Churba in 1960, a company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the country: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke Arstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva) Swedish Factory: (Orrefors) Italy: (Littala, Vico Magistretti, Emma Gismondi, Gae Aulenti, Angelo Mangiarotti, Elio Martinelli, Gianna Celada, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa) Finland: (Olivia Toikka) Plata Lappas (Lappas Silver): a goldsmith shop founded in 1887 in Argentina by Alcibiades Lappas of Greek origin. In 2019, in Argentina took place “the Art Deco world congress”, in which we participated as hosts invited by Geo Darder, founder of the Copperbridge – Foundation, in which prominent people from all over the world attended to learn about Art Deco in Argentina. Argentina currently has more than 100 Art Deco buildings and another 90 Art Nouveau buildings throughout the city of Buenos Aires. Argentina is a country that has not been involved in many wars, which is why it has been a refuge for works of art and antiques from different periods of time, unlike European countries. That is way many collectors, museums and antique dealers from all over the world visit it, you should not miss the opportunity to visit this great country. Laura Guevara Kjuder, architect. Material: Wood and 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 the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Argentor wien...

This provocative, desk-size bronze statuette of a semi-nude oriental dancer in a sensuous, rather candid pose rendered in the best Art Nouveau traditions of the world-famous Viennese foundry of Franz Xavier Bergman...

Stunning bronze item which has function of an inkpot, inkstand, inkwell, Indian man is situated on elephant which is climbing up some stairs, the elephant's...

Sculpture of a head. Done from patinated bronze. Inscribed "Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien" on the bottom Austria, c. 1920s 18"h x 11"w x 11"d

Very Rare Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figurine of the 1930s: Little curly-haired blonde girl in a green and red checked dress, bent over, trying with both hands and her body weight...

A wonderful hand painted ceramic by the secessionist master Gudrun Baudisch. The piece is whimsical and brightly painted. It is signed with the Wiener Werkstatte Logo and the Artist’...

This vintage early 20th century Austrian bronze lamp is beautifully sculpted with two elephants under a palm tree. It has a naturalistic looking base th...

Carl Auböck model #4272-2 'Rooster' brass bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass. The brass is unlacquered and will develop a patina over time. Shine can be restored with brass polish if desired. A handcrafted piece, the brass rooster bell...

Goldscheider porcelain eagle on rock 1900-1920 signed Goldscheider stamped fache little chi at the base.

A pair of Orientalist terracotta figures by Johann Maresch Austrian, Late 19th Century Man: height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm Woman: height 48cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm Depicting a woman and a man of similar appearance, age, dress, and in a similarly spritely, lively, and engaging manner, these figures were made by Johann Maresch in the late nineteenth century, c.1880. A skilled Austrian maker, similar in output to the more famous Friedrich Goldscheider, Maresch gave these figures a tangible vitality and energy to their representation, showing them as hard-working yet undaunted and undimmed by their labours. Their manner of dress is similar, even down to the similarities in the colours used to paint them. She carries a bright orange-red urn...

Vienna bronze, two high-quality bronze figurines. Frog and parrot. Presumably by Franz Bergmann. In excellent condition with a nice patina. Austria, circa 1900-1910s. Frog dimensions...

Solid brass with patina'd accents zebra and donkey pair, Walter Bosse style and/or Herta Baller. Herta worked for Bosse until he fled to Germany. Herta took over the company and desi...

This terrier is remarkably detailed and richly hand painted. One of the nicer examples you will find. While unsigned, we believe it was done by the Bergmann Foundry. It is nice size ...

Carl Auböck Model #7259 'Spiral' Brass Pen Holder Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pen or pencil holder is executed in p...

Walter Bosse (1904-1979), Austria. Four miniature bronze figurines. Train, mermaid, toucan, and seal. 1930s/40s. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina. Dimensions of the sea...

Keramos, Vienna. Rearing horse, figure porcelain. Beautiful figure, circa 1940. Measures: 31 cm. x 25 cm. In good condition. Stamped.

Beautifully detailed and crafted Art Deco female figure in cold painted spelter dating to the 1930's. She's unsigned but attributed to Josef Lorenzl. It's more common than not his pieces of this styling were unsigned. From any angle she gracefully poses a movement. Her condition is very good with minimal signs indicating her age. She stands on a stepped alabaster plinth...

A wonderful pair of midcentury Stein Böcks from Austria. Beautiful, simplified abstract forms carved in cherrywood. Both pieces are almost exact copies of each other. The artist is ...

A decorative maid sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This makes a nice addition to any room.

Art Deco Vintage vintage hand carved sculpture from lacquered limewood 1930s Vienna. A stunning figurative sculpture showing the main figure Lumpacivagabundus from a popular Viennese...

This wonderful porcelain sculptural group depicting children playing in an 'adult wedding’ conveys with surprising accuracy the emotional component of the moment, conveyed in the expression of children's faces. Dimensions: Height: 7.13 inches (17.82cm) With: 11.75 inches (29.37) Depth: 4.5 inches (11.25cm) Royal Vienna Porcelain. The Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory (German: Kaiserlich privilegierte Porcellain Fabrique) was a porcelain manufacturer in Alsergrund in Vienna, Austria. It was founded in 1718 and continued until 1864. The firm was Europe's second-oldest porcelain factory after Meissen porcelain, and for 25 years the two remained the only European...

Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...

Art Déco odalisque ceramic sculpture 'Aida' designed by Josef Lorenzl for Goldscheider Manufactory in Vienna, Austria By: Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory Material: ceramic, ...

Early 20th Century Austrian Terracotta Bulldog Charming terracotta sculpture of a bulldog standing. Probably made in Austria in the early 20th cen...

Brass figurine blackened with a shovel and rake. Designed in the 1950s by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Austria. Excellent original condition.

We just bought a large collection of Orientalist sculpture by the Bergmann Foundry, while unsigned, we guarantee it is his work. This may be the cutest, most fun piece of this rath...

This very colorful and exotic bronze is typical of the work of Franz Bergmann. While it does not bear his foundry mark, it has all the ear marks of his work. The subject, the qualit...

Viennese Secession Orientalist Bronze From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to introduce this rare China Man Bronze Tankard by Alfonso Cancia...

Amazing Austrian 1950s wooden bear, socalled dancing bear with iron chain and glass eyes; perfect minimalistic and characteristic design of the animal. On the underside there are sig...

Pair of patinated bronze Native American figures after Kauba Austrian, Early 20th Century Brave figure: Height 31cm, width 16cm, depth 19cm Chieftain figure: Height 28cm, width 16cm, depth 14cm This pair of cold-painted and patinated bronze figures were made by Alfonzo Titze, cast from models by Carl Kauba (1865-1922), who was a removed Austrian artist particularly known for his patinated bronze depictions of the Wild West. The bronzes portray a pair of Native Americans, each one standing on a rough-hewn deep red marble base. The first figure portrays a Native American warrior, called a brave. Leaning forward his mouth is open as if he is shouting. A small feather headdress ornaments the figure's head. Vibrant red frills are decorating parts of the trousers and shirt, an animal fur boa, as well as a yellow, blue, and white scarf covering his body. The chieftain who is portrayed in the second figure is wearing traditional Native American clothing...

Depiction of dancer Ruth Saint Denis (1877/79 - 1968, actually Ruth Dennis, 'Miss Ruth') performing her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Five Senses, first performed in 1906. Dancer with her hair pinned up and decorated with pearls, her head tilted gracefully to one side, wearing a bustier and a long, wide skirt held around her hips with a triple belt, holding it at the sides with her raised hands, bell straps on her anklets, one leg placed one step in front, behind her two baskets filled with roses. On creme-colored three-passage stepped base with light green painting...

Rare Large Goldscheider Art Deco Ceramic Figurine of the 1920s: Young lady with short hairstyle in a short, low-cut strap dress with large floral decoration, posing lasciviously and...

Exquisite ceramic figurine of the late 1930s: Delicate young dancer with ash-blonde chin-length hair adorned with a flower on the side, wearing only a long green cloth with a light s...

Swarovski, Austria. Four miniature bird figurines in faceted cut crystal glass. Marked. Approximately from the 1980s. Perfect condition. Tallest: H 3.5 cm x W 2.0 cm.

Brass figurine blackened Chinese water carrier with a salt pepper Horn Shaker. Designed in the 1950s by Richard Rohac in Austria. Excellent orig...

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

Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture / Figure of a cat looking threw a hole. The sculpture is called: Cat in front of mouse hole. It was made in Austria in 1930 - 1935. Very good conditions. T...

This antique cast and cold-painted bronze sculpture is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1920. This well executed cast bronze study depicts a very colorful ...

An unusual cold painted Vienna bronze of a seated man holding a little scale in his left hand. The scale has a small weight on the scale while a banana is weighing heavier on the ot...

An impressive Austrian bronze study of a muscular fencer in mid lung with excellent golden patina and very fine hand finished surface detail, raised on a decorative integral base, si...

This very finely detailed cold painted Vienna bronze is the work of the Bergmann Foundry. The signature is on the top of rug he is sitting on.It's exactly the kind of quality, cold painted colors and amazing detail. We suggest you study the young boy's face, he's very alive looking. The boy sits on a straw rug...

Vienna bronze, dromedary camel, high-quality bronze figurine. Presumably by Franz Bergmann. In excellent condition with a nice patina. Austria, circa 1900/1910s. Dimensions: Width 25...

Very Rare Goldscheider Figure of the early 1920: Naked putto in a wide stance, curly hair, holding a bunch of blue grapes aloft in his right hand, in his left hand at his hip more gr...

Excellent Goldscheider Vienna Child Figurine of the 1930s. Girl with red cap, red sleeveless shirt with white collar and white and black checkered skirt, white stockings and gray sho...

Indian Chief patinated bronze sculpture after Carl Kauba, mounted on square marble plinth.

This wonderful sculpture of an ice bear playing with a blue ball is a design by the Austrian Sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931) dating to 1915-1920. The sculpture was executed by the ...

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"...

This finely cast bronze depicts a very young boy jockey standing with his original (yes original) crop. The crop has the same coloration as the boy's body. It was originally attached...

Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal. Signed and dated 1971. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 42.0 cm x H 17.0 cm.

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and highly collectable, fully restored, antique circa 1910 Austrian Vienna, Franz Bergman Cold...