Young Girl With Cat, Ernst Waegener (1854-1919), H. Noack, Berlin, C. 1908

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Young Girl With Cat, Ernst Waegener (1854-1919), H. Noack, Berlin, Art Nouveau, 1908

A finely cast Art Nouveau figural sculpture … Read more Young Girl With Cat, Ernst Waegener (1854-1919), H. Noack, Berlin, Art Nouveau, 1908

A finely cast Art Nouveau figural sculpture by Ernst Waegener (German, late 19th–early 20th century), depicting a graceful young woman in flowing drapery, bent forward beneath a vessel draped over her shoulder while delicately presenting a small bowl.

This expressive composition, often titled Jeune fille et son cruchon, exemplifies the romantic and subtly Orientalist themes characteristic of the period. The figure’s posture and fluid garment create a strong sense of movement, while the intimate gesture lends a narrative quality to the work.

The sculpture bears a partially obscured signature consistent with Waegener and is stamped “P. Noack,” indicating production by the renowned Noack Foundry of Berlin, celebrated for its high-quality artistic casts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Executed in a warm gilt finish over metal and raised on a black plinth base, the piece offers a refined contrast and strong decorative presence.

A documented model by a known sculptor, combining artistic merit with enduring decorative appeal.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 in.
Diameter: 2.5 in

Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the gilt surface, including minor rubbing and patina variation. See less