Art Deco Group Twin Dancers in Fantasy Costume by Lorenzl, 1926

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Depiction of a female dancing couple, named katta sterna and maria solveg, in identical costumes with backless, fitted, black and … Read more Depiction of a female dancing couple, named katta sterna and maria solveg, in identical costumes with backless, fitted, black and white patterned top with black neck piece closed high at the front and wide, voluminous skirt with large-scale floral decoration in blue, white, yellow and pink, as well as black hats with jagged brims, standing close behind each other performing a lateral dance step, swaying slightly to the left and elegantly leading the right, outstretched arms to the side. Both dancers belonged to ernst matray's troupe, the matray-pantomime-society from berlin, which gave guest performances in vienna and elsewhere. The dance depicted is not specified. The group is based on black, fluted octagonal base, artist's signature 'lorenzl' on the reverse in the fluting under the plant. Designed by josef lorenzl (1892 - 1950), was an austrian sculptor and ceramic modeler. His bronze statuettes often show graceful dancers with long legs and closed eyes. Lorenzl designed numerous ceramics for friedrich goldscheider and keramos and was one of the most popular artists of art deco. Model 5569 was created in 1926. Made circa 1926 dimensions: height: 45.5 cm / 17.91 in width: 27.5 cm / 10.82 in depth: 18.5 cm / 7.28 in marks: model number 5569 / 122 / 6 goldscheider wien (vienna) manufactory stamp made in austria, hand-decorated painter's and former's signs existing artist signature 'lorenzl' on the back of the base bibliography: dechant / goldscheider: goldscheider history of the company and catalogue of works, stuttgart (germany), 2007, page 410, number 5569 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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