Art Deco Dancer in Costume by Josef Lorenzl for Goldscheider, 1923

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Rare goldscheider art deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: posing, graceful dancer in oriental costume: short-sleeved, belly-free top, floor-length, wide … Read more Rare goldscheider art deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: posing, graceful dancer in oriental costume: short-sleeved, belly-free top, floor-length, wide skirt and headscarf playing around the expressively painted face, all pieces of clothing with the same decoration - large, stylised flowers in shades of red, pink and green - the upper body slightly tilted backwards, barefoot, performing a dance step, the left arm stretching forwards, the right backwards and holding the skirt up in a semicircle at the hem. The figure is based on a dark green, bevelled, profiled round base. 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. This model 5267 was created and made circa 1923. Manufactory: goldscheider vienna / austria material & technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish size: height: 45,0 cm / 17.71 in width: 32,0 cm / 12.59 in depth: 19,0 cm / 7.48 in marks: model number 5267 / 40 / 65 goldscheider wien (vienna) manufactory stamp made in austria painter's and former's signs existing bibliography: dechant / goldscheider, goldscheider: firmengeschichte und werkverzeichnis / history of the company and catalogue of works, stuttgart (germany), 2007, page 404, number 5267 condition: very good this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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