Art Deco Dancer Posing on Drum attributed to Josef Lorenzl for Goldscheider, 1926

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Rare goldscheider art deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: depiction of a young vaudeville dancer posing in a short, low-cut, … Read more Rare goldscheider art deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: depiction of a young vaudeville dancer posing in a short, low-cut, backless, blue dress with ruffled flounces and a bow, holding up the hem of her skirt on both sides and curtsying. The young lady is resting on a large drum and is supported from behind by a saxophone and a tambourine, artist's signature 'laurenzl' on the top of the drum, behind the figure. 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 5573 was created and made circa 1926. Manufactory: goldscheider vienna / austria material & technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish size: height: 36,0 cm / 14.17 in width: 17,0 cm / 6.69 in depth: 12,5 cm / 4.92 in marks: model number 5573 / 114 / 8 goldscheider wien (vienna) manufactory stamp made in austria / hand-decorated painter's and former's signs existing artist signature 'lorenzl' on the back on top of the drum bibliography: dechant / goldscheider, goldscheider: firmengeschichte und werkverzeichnis / history of the company and catalogue of works, stuttgart (germany), 2007, page 411, number 5573 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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