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Interesting Vienna Bronze Figurine: Dancing Lady It is a finest figurine - it is a Viennese bronze item. The lady …
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Interesting Vienna Bronze Figurine: Dancing Lady It is a finest figurine - it is a Viennese bronze item. The lady dancer standing on square rug balances on her left leg whereas right leg is raised. She is clad in short dancing dress with spaghetti straps, both arms are raised. Woman's head is covered with very special headwear. - This bronze figurine is of stunning liveliness (excellent manufacturing quality) Signed: Letters 'B.Zach' existing (visible on rug - next to figurine's left foot, at backside).
It is a Viennese Bronze, most probably manufactured by Bergmann, but related signature isn't visible here since the figurine is attached to black & square marble base / signature of Vienna Bronze Bergmann could be at reverse side of carpet.
The well-known Austrian artist and designer Bruno Zach was born in Vienna and worked in Austria as well as in Germany. He immigrated to the USA in the year 1935. Bruno Zach was one of the best known designers of Art Deco figurines in period of 1918-1935, having emphasized design of dancers and nude figurines of stunning liveliness. Beyound that, Zach specialized in design of cowboys and native Americans during his later creating period / circa 1930-1935. - Bruno Zach's artistic activity in Austria is strongly connected with Vienna Bronze manufactory; numerous stunning figurines were made by order of Vienna Bronze firm having been designed by Bruno Zach!
Bibliography: Ernst Hrabalek, Vienna Bronze (A Viennese Tradition in Artistic Perfection, Munich 1991) Measures: total height 16.2 cm / 6.37 inches measures of base 6.0 x 6.0 cm / 2.36 x 2.36 inches height of base 3.0 cm / 1.18 inches figurine's width 11.0 cm / 4.33 inches Made circa 1925-1930 Condition: Excellent (there aren't any damages existing). 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
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 4.33ʺW × 2.36ʺD × 6.3ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. there aren't any damages existing. less
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