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art deco original josef lorenzl female figurative dancer unsigned c1930

Description

For your consideration is this delightful Art Deco figure depicting a young woman in a dance pose. Dating to the 1930's and mounted on an black acrylic base, although not signed we believe this figure to be by Josef Lorenzl . The elongated proportions and sophisticated treatment of the female form are characteristic of the sculptural vocabulary for which Lorenzl became internationally recognised.
The base looks to be an added addiction and she may well have been mounted on another base or material. Nevertheless, she displays beautifully is a fabulous size for display and is without damage. We have priced her accordingly. The detailing is lovely, from the crimped bob hair cut to the fine delicate fingers. She's in great condition,
BIO
Josef Lorenzl, 1892-1950, was an Austrian sculptor and ceramic designer closely associated with the Art Deco movement.
Born in Vienna, he developed his knowledge of bronze casting through his employment at the Vienna Arsenal and became renowned for elegant female figures distinguished by elongated proportions, long legs and graceful poses.
Lorenzl worked extensively in bronze and also produced chryselephantine sculpture combining bronze and ivory.
He additionally became an accomplished ceramic designer and produced designs for the renowned Viennese manufacturer Goldscheider. His work was also associated with other manufacturers including Keramos.
Lorenzl's surviving figures remain internationally collected examples of Austrian Art Deco sculpture.
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