Austrian Sculptures

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.

Light, invalidated, two bulbs covered with clay and formed by the artists hands. If one measures the energy flow, one will know that the light is on. One Image shows the director of ...

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...

Vienna bronze Spaniel, circa 1890.

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...

Goldscheider Vienna Porcelain Figurine "Dancer" designed by Josef Lorenzl Goldscheider Vienna porcelain figurine, designed by Josef Lorenzl, depicting an Art Deco dancer standing on ...

Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW made in Austria, circa 1920s bronze miniature female figure ice skater sculpture. Mounted on marble block with museum putty, removable. Mounted by previous owner. Marble base is 3" x 3" x 2.5"h From the estate of Joan Conway Crancer, daughter of the famous St. Louis painter Fred Conway, and was a passionate art collector, included in her collection were Calder Sculptures, Max Beckman...

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...

Figurative sculpture by Hagenauer Wien, Austria, mid-20th century An elegant and sculptural figure by Hagenauer Wien, showcasing the workshop's iconic modernist aesthetic. Made in A...

Antique polychrome terracotta bust of a Nubian woman in turban in the Orientalist style attributed to the French studio of the Austrian master, Friedrich Goldscheider (1845-1897), me...

The levade (French 'se lever' = to rise) is an exercise in classical horsemanship in which the horse shifts its weight onto its bent hind legs, raises its torso at an angle of less t...

Viennese cold painted bronze orientalist lamp attributed to Bergman of an Middle Eastern man riding a camel at the Oasis trading post.

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

A pirouette (Old French 'pirouet' = spinning top) is a movement performed by a horse in equestrianism and a dressage exercise. In particular, the turn around the hindquarters at a ga...

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.

Austrian studio ceramicist. Goose in glazed stoneware. 1930s / 40s. Measures: 29 x 16 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Model #8190. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an opt...

Viennese Orientalist cold-painted bronze figurative lamp Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 36cm, width 13cm, depth 16cm This fine bronze l...

This highly detailed cast and and cold painted Vienna bronze was made by the premier maker of this genre, Franz Bergmann. Signed with his foundry mark on the base. That style base u...

A wonderful stylized Art Deco polo player sculpture. Signed Hagenauer, Wien.

GOLDSCHEIDER éditeur. Buste de jeune fille Terre cuite polychrome. Marquée 1424 70 8. Eclats. Haut. 50 cm circa 1900

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...

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...

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...

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...

Entirely charming and winsome, this pair of bookends depicting nude children with golden hair who are sleeping on pale blue beds, was probably executed by one of the ceramic artists associated with the Wiener Werkstätte (or Vienna Workshop) in the 1910s and 1920s. Established in 1903 by Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann, the Vienna Workshop brought together architects, artists and designers working in ceramics, fashion, silver, furniture and the graphic arts, including Michael Powolny, Berthold...

Cold-painted bronze bird sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century.

Sculpted by one of the greatest innovators in Art Deco sculpture in 1930s Europe, this nickeled brass figure of a boxer, his right arm reaching out to jab at his opponent, was made b...

This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a half-naked odalisque reclining in a lazy pose on silk pillows on an ottoman, covered with a lion's skin. With bare breasts, only a small ...

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...

Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. "Black gold line" elephant in bronze. 1950s. Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätte with Jos...

Signed Kauba Austria. Horse and rider plunge from naturalistic base. Literature: Harold Berman, 'Bronzes, Sculptors and Founders 1800-1930 Volume 4, PA, 1994, p. 1184.

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.

A very rare Viennese Art Déco ceramic figure: Young, pretty lady dressed in a blue costume with a short-sleeved blouse and a flounced skirt, with her dark hair tied back and pinned u...

Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse around 1950s Original condion The pencil is not included it is only for the photoshooting

Carl Auböck #4068 sculpture "Leaning on Treestump", Austria.

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...

Carl Auböck #4057 sculpture "Athlete", Austria

Carl Auböck #4061 Sculpture "Architect", Austria.

This charming, unique glazed ceramic sculpture, designed to serve as a candleholder, was created by one of the master ceramicists at the famous Werkstatte in Vienna, or by an American craftsman influenced by their work. The shepherd boy...

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...

Walter Bosse (1904-1979), Austria. Three miniature bronze figurines. Elephant, squirrel, and whale. 1930s/40s. In excellent condition with a beautiful patina. Dimensions of the whale...

A charming Mid-Century bottle opener/cork screw, displaying a cow. A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of polished brass, in ...

Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752 designed in the 1950s. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same sta...

This very fine terra cotta sculpture was a high-end creation of the Keramos ceramic company in Vienna. Although the company produced its share of po...

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

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

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 ...

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze of a Fencer / Deulist by Theodore Ullmann A dynamic pose with tension and strength. Black patina with some age related wear add to the period look...

Finest Viennese Ceramic Art from the 1920s: Standing young lady, holding a black mask in her folded hands and gazing dreamily to the side, dressed in a green two-piece outfit with a ...

Walter Bosse shoehorn shows a cat, circa 1950s Original condition.

Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. Bird in bronze, 1950s. Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätte with Josef Hoffmann as his men...

An agate table switch featuring a small terrier dog. The switch is carved and sculpted entirely in agate and carnelian. The body of the switch has a hexagonal base, the profile rises...

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...

Swarovski Crystal "Adler" Figurine Retired Eagle. Mint condition with box

'Orientation in Gold No 4' is a unique glass sculpture by the Austrian artist Sandra A. Fuchs, created in amber, white and clear glass. Fuchs creates her own multicoloured and comp...

This African warrior, slender and attenuated, is a large and rare example of the stylized work of Karl Hagenauer and his contemporaries in Austria. It is beautifully executed in maho...

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Globart Winner 2012 was John Hunter A native Virginian and graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, John Hunter is an award-winning gifted teacher an...

Napkin or letter holder by Walter Bosse Original condition.