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Goldscheider Vienna 'Owlglass' Jester with Owl by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925-1930
About the Item
Exceptional Art Deco Goldscheider figurine by Josef Lorenzl.
Designed by Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950), one of the most important designers having been active for Goldscheider manufactory in the period of 1920-1940.
Model 5193 was created 1923-1924.
Made circa 1925-1930
Specifications:
The young man dressed as a jester with a fool's cap sits on a black base. An owl sits on his left outstretched hand. With the right index finger raised, the fool seems to regulate the bird. Referring to his name, 'Eulenspiegel', which literally translated means: 'owl mirror', the young man seems to hold the owl in front of him as a - mirror. The owl is a symbol of prudence and wisdom ...
'Till Eulenspiegel' is the protagonist of a Central Low German folk book that first appeared around 1510. According to this collection of droll stories, Eulenspiegel was a roaming scoundrel of the 14th century who pretended to be stupid but was actually clever and always played new tricks on his fellow men. Eulenspiegel's pranks often result from the fact that he takes a figurative phrase literally. The book, whose author remained unknown, became a bestseller as early as the 16th century. (Wikipedia)
'Eulenspiegel' made his main entrance in English- speaking culture late in the nineteenth century as 'Owlglass', but was first mentioned in English literature by Ben Jonson in his comedic play 'The Alchemist'.
Bibliography:
Dechant / Goldscheider: GOLDSCHEIDER History of the company and catalogue of works, Stuttgart (Germany), 2007, Page 401, Number 5193
Size:
Height 23.5 cm / 9.25 in
Width 13.0 cm / 5.11 in
Depth 14.0 cm / 5.51 in
Condition: excellent.
- Creator:Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna (Manufacturer),Josef Lorenzl (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 5.11 in (12.98 cm)Depth: 5.51 in (14 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1925-1930
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- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1014420404862
Josef Lorenzl
Josef Lorenzl was born in Vienna on 1st September 1892. He started out working at the Vienna Arsenal in the foundry, where he learned the techniques of bronze casting. Working from a studio in the company’s grounds, he was able to produce many bronze and chryselephantine sculptures. Lorenzl was captivated by the female form he became well known for his shapely dancing girls with long, elegant legs and closed eyes. Lorenzl also was a gifted ceramicist, producing pieces for Goldscheider.
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