Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Vase by Gustav Gurschner, 1912

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Austrian jugendstil patinated bronze vase designed by gustav gurschner manufactured by k.k. Kunst-erzgiesserei circa 1912 signed gustav gurschner is among … Read more Austrian jugendstil patinated bronze vase designed by gustav gurschner manufactured by k.k. Kunst-erzgiesserei circa 1912 signed gustav gurschner is among the most famous austrian sculptors of the 20th century. His remarkable talent and his extensive artistic education allowed him to create some of the best works of the wiener jugendstil, among them the king’s obelisk in veszprém in 1908, the emperor’s monument of hohenelbe around 1916 and the portrait of king edward the vii. Of england. This typical gurschner vase, which was, like most of his bronze designs, cast by the k.k. Kunstgießerei wien, bears a celtic-type of relief pattern. These bronzes with celtic decorations achieve top prices on the market and are in high demand among collectors. Signed with “gurschner” on the side. Brass, cast, polished, patinated key words: austrian, vienna, austro-hungarian empire, vienna secession, imperial foundry, celtic ornaments, decorative arts, vases, vessels, planters, pots, bronze art this piece has an attribution mark,
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