Austrian Sculptures

Art Deco Theatrical dancing figure by Josef Lorenzl. Austria 1920´s Austrian silvered metal figure of theatrical dancer, raised on an marble base.   We have specialized in the sale o...

Beautiful, elegant and stylish. Bronze with black and golden patina, gilded brass. African Mid-Century Modern human size beauty. Made after the African neck...

A fabulous cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a naked beauty in a revealing pose with very fine colour and excellent detail, raised on an onyx base and signed Adolph Additional information Height: 27 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1930 Materials: cold painted bronze & onyx SKU: 7692 ABOUT Josef Adolph Josef Adolph ~ Austrian, created many small figural models in the Art Deco period around 1910-1939. Typical for Adolph and at the same time characteristic of the Art Deco era, was the depiction of the concept of modern life - in particular, that of the “modern woman” in rhythmic, sensual and aerodynamic poses taken from the new forms of dance, for which there was a lot of enthusiasm at that time. The Art Deco Period: although Art Deco derives its name from the great 1925 Paris Exhibition, ‘L’Exposition Internatlionale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes’, the term is now generally applied to the typical artistic productions of the 1920’s and 1930’s. It might best be characterised as an attempt to unite arts with industry, embracing the machine age and repudiating the old antithesis of ‘Fine’ and ‘Industrial’ art. The sources of the Art Deco movement include Egyptian and Mayan Art, Cubisim, Fauvism and Expressionism, heavily influencing the chief force underlying all Art Deco...

Exceptional Art Déco model of the Goldscheider company: Dancer dressed in a light green and black Pierrot costume with a high hat, holding the large cloth decorated with flowers on t...

Exceptional Art Déco model of the Goldscheider company, extremely rarely produced and not listed in the catalogue raisonné: Man in traditional Japanese costume – long coat with flora...

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

This antique cast Continental silver sculpture is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but is presumed to have been made in Europe, likely Austria or Italy, and done in a very realistic A...

Goldscheider, Austria. Art deco wall figure in glazed ceramics. Madonna. Beautiful glaze in turquoise shades. 1940s. Measures: 36 x 11 cm. Depth: 5.5 c...

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...

Exceptional Austrian Putto in the style of Michael Powolny with bow, arrow and quiver on his back sitting on a colorful bed of blue bubbles. Magnificent s...

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...

This lovely vintage Austrian set by Karl Hagenauer of four low bowls, dishes or sculptures definitely have a fish motif. They have black metal over brass surrounded by polished brass...

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

Vienna Bronze, capercaillie, bronze figure of high quality. Probably Franz Bergmann. In good condition with fine patina,  Austria, circa 1900s-1910s. Provenance: Private ...

Another exclusive contemporary sculpture from Austrian wood artist Markus Treml. This unusual, contemporary sculpture resulted after M. Treml visited an o...

Impressive large early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a stag with outstretched neck as he is 'calling' to dominate his ground. The surface of the bronze with rich cold painted...

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...

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

Keramos, Vienna, dancing woman figure in red clay. Art Deco. Model number 8713. Beautiful figure, circa 1940s. Measures: 41 cm. X 37 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

"Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in an energetic pose, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx & black marble base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 11 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: 8716 ABOUT Lorenzl Leg Out Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Leg Out – 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...

This antique bronze sculpture was done by Ernest Beck of Austria in approximately 1920 in a classical Revival style. The sculpture is a study of 'Nathan' a...

Nicely detailed Vienna Bronze bull with bone horns and mounted on a circular onyx base. In the manner of Franz Bergmann, ca. 1920's.

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...

Splendide sculpture en porcelaine polychrome représentant l'enlèvement d'Europe. Cette œuvre s'inspire du mythe classique dans lequel le dieu olympien Zeus se transforme en taureau p...

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...

A wonderful ceramic, pottery cat designed by Kitty Rix and executed by the Wiener Werkstatte in the late 1920's. It was produced as a lamp and has an old leviton fixture and some new...

This Art Nouveau hand painted Viennese terracotta decorative piece is a large exhibition vase featuring an animalier and mythological theme by Adolphe-Jean Lavergne for Friedrich Gol...

Small Libra Zodiac sign by Richard Rohac, circa 1950s Original condition.

Art Deco Clydesdale wood sculpture featuring a pair of hand carved race horses with undulating bronze manes mounted to a chrome base, featuring one horse finished in a naturally tone wood and one black lacquer finished horse. The sculpture is reminiscent of the style and quality made by Hagenauer, signed "SK" for designer Sier Kunst...

"Daphne" by Ernst Fuchs Dramatic gilt and black patinated bronze study of a seductive young woman holding aloft a feathered display, raised on a domed base, signed and inscribed on the underside Euro Art - Venturi Arts 0998 from the limited edition produced by this foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 41 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Foundry Venturi Arte Circa: 1970 Materials: Bronze SKU: 8193 ABOUT Ernst Fuchs (13 February 1930 – 9 November 2015) was an Austrian painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, architect, stage designer, composer, poet, singer and one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. In 1972, he acquired the derelict Otto Wagner Villa in Hütteldorf, which he restored and transformed. The villa was inaugurated as the Ernst Fuchs Museum in 1988. Fuchs studied sculpture with Emmy Steinbock (1943), attended the St. Anna Painting School where he studied under Professor Fröhlich (1944), and entered the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna (1945) where he began his studies under Professor Robin C. Anderson, later moving to the class of Albert Paris von Gütersloh. At the Academy, he met Arik Brauer, Rudolf Hausner...

'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...

Painted terracotta sculpture, depicting a black poodle dog with a red collar, acting as a tobacco holder. Austria circa 1880.

Austrian cold painted rabbit mounted on fruitwood paper clip.

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight - Austria 1920´s. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a Belgian Black Marble base. A statue of a bulldog standing on a black cylindrical base. The bulldog is depicted in a standing position with its head turned slightly to the right. The statue is highly polished, giving it a shiny and reflective surface. The black base contrasts with the gold statue, making the bulldog figure...

This crocodile figurine was produced in Austria and is signed at the bottom: Bosse Austria. The piece comes together with a fabric pouch, including a certificate, too. Model N° BO 6...

Sailing boat with two masts Designed and executed by Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Vienna. copper sails, brass anchor and masts, wooden boat deck circa 1950s marked undernea...

Viennese cold-painted bronze by Bergman depicting Rebecca at the well Austria, c. 1910 Height 30cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm This figural bronze repli...

Orientalist Vienna bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergmann (Nam Greb) ,, Stunning depiction of woman with serving dish, exquisite detailing ...

A blackened brass ring holder in shape of a dog.

Austrian cold painted bronze of a Scottish Terrier, or 'Scottie Dog'. Fine naturalistic colours and good hand chased surface detail. Stamped 'AUSTRIA'. A very well preserved example...

Austrian bronze Harlequin with marble base, circa 1920 Beautiful Austrian bronze figure that represents a mocking Harlequin, the bronze has a brown pa...

This squirrel figurine was produced in Austria and is signed at the bottom: Bosse Austria. The piece comes together with a fabric pouch, including a certificate, too. Each figure is ...

Dancing klown by Karl Hagenauaer. A wrought copper collar connects the bronze head with the metal body.

Austrian Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust of Ophelia by Josef O¨fner. Like the sculpture of Maurice Bouval, O¨fner depicts Ophelia as a sleeping woman adorned with flowers. The scul...

Very large Art Deco angular, cubist statue of an animal in brass with copper accents resting on the original thick rosewood plinth, stamped on the underside Austria. Highly Minimalist in design, elegantly simple in form, figurative yet abstract and perched on a natural wood specimen...

Continental Austrian Hungarian (19th Cent) large iron bust of a Queen Elizabeth on plinth (signed: E. ZAGUT, Tusey. Meuse)

Carl Auböck Style Scotch Terrier Art Deco Sculpture from the 1920s. Rare Art Deco sculpture, displaying a lovely scotch terrier, made of black polished wood, on a brass base. Desig...

Pair of Bronze Indian Sculptures of 'War and Peace', by Carl Kauba (1865-1922).

This pair of antique candlesticks are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical Revival style. These sculptural candlesticks are composed of spelter with a patinated finish and are quite detailed. The figures stand on a very sturdy cast pedestal base...

Description Polychrome wooden centerpiece sculpture depicting Saint Florian. St. Florian is depicted as a Roman soldier holding a bucket extinguishing fire on a burning cathedral. In...

L’opera è di ottima fattura, senza alcun tipo di imperfezione e non è stata oggetto di restauro. Essa raffigura un cervo adulto con due grandi corna e il manto della colorazione tipi...

Together Sculpture by Christian Friedl Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 80 x W 130 x H 122 cm. Materials: Beech, spruce. Together tell his story... More than 100 years of living in the ...

Depiction of Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova as the dying swan in an expressive dance solo (Pas seul) by choreographer Michel Fokine, which was conceived exclusively for the dan...

Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a swing with two parrots, mounted on a circular galalith base. The two parrots are painted in various colors....

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

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.

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

Bronze sculpture, depicting a figure of a huntress with a rifle on her shoulder and a hat, with a base in veined black marble. Original patina. Austria circa 1920.

Rare and exclusive Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figurine: Posing young lady in a dark gray lace dress with a bustier attached to the front of the skirt, an elegant, wide-brimmed, li...

Cat figure made of Viennese bronze by Franz Bergman This figure is by artist Franz Bergman that represents a cat armed with a rifle with a red bag of ammunition. It is a cold painte...