Gold-Trees of the Detecontin Figurine attributed to Josef Lorencyl, 1939

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Elegant goldscheider art deco ceramic figure of the 1930's: dancer with shoulder-length hair in a long, wide, gray skirt with … Read more Elegant goldscheider art deco ceramic figure of the 1930's: dancer with shoulder-length hair in a long, wide, gray skirt with floral decoration and a pink hem and matching bustier, looking to the right, leading her right leg forward and with her arm stretched to the side holding up the hem of the skirt, with her left hand leading a large fan of pink bird feathers beside the head. On a black, slightly curved, oval flat base. Designed by josef lorenzl (1892 - 1950), one of the most important designers who worked for the goldscheider manufactory in the period of 1920-1940. Model 8363 was created circa 1938. Made circa 1939 manufactory: goldscheider vienna / austria material & technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish size: height: 42.0 cm / 16.53 in width: 29.0 cm / 11.41 in depth: 14.0 cm / 5.51 in marks: model number 8363 / 6 / 11 goldscheider wien (vienna) manufactory stamp made in germany (ww ii) painter's and former's signs existing artist signature 'lorenzl' on the base bottom bibliography: dechant / goldscheider, goldscheider: firmengeschichte und werkverzeichnis / history of the company and catalogue of works, stuttgart (germany), 2007, page 493, number 8363 condition: very good. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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