Lady Dancer Figurine in Harem Costume attributed to Josef Lorenzl for Goldscheider, Vienna, Austria, 1930s

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Rare goldscheider figurine of the 1930s. The dancer has her hair covered with a headscarf and is wearing a bustier … Read more Rare goldscheider figurine of the 1930s. The dancer has her hair covered with a headscarf and is wearing a bustier and a long, wide skirt with blue flowers and colorful butterflies. With her head turned to the left, her right arm raised behind her head and angled, she is in a crouching position with her left leg and left arm, following the leg, stretched far away from her. On a dark green rectangular base with beveled corners, signature 'lorenzl' on the skirt hem on the back. Designed by josef lorenzl (1892-1950), one of the most important designers who worked for the goldscheider manufactory in the period of 1920-1940. This model 5963 was created circa 1929. Made circa 1930
manufactory: goldscheider vienna / austria material and technique: handcrafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand painted, glossy finish
size: height 32.0 cm / 12.59 in width 40.0 cm / 15.74 in depth 11.5 cm / 4.52 in
marks: model number 5963 / 42 / 65 goldscheider wien (vienna) manufactory stamp made in austria / hand-decorated painter's and former's signs existing artist's signature 'lorenzl' on the skirt hem on the back
bibliography: dechant / goldscheider, goldscheider: firmengeschichte und werkverzeichnis / history of the company and catalogue of works, stuttgart (germany), 2007, page 421, number 5963
condition: excellent. 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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