Gustav Gurschner, Bronze Art Deco Sculpture
Item Details
A gorgeous Art Nouveau patinated bronze by well listed sculptor Gustav Gurschner (Germany, 1873-1971), titled ‘A Snake Dancer,’ depicting in his favored manner, a crouching woman holding a large open bowl. A fabulous piece, well defined, by a master of decorative arts sculpture, the piece well crafted, with a beautiful ebonized patina, our lady with handsome features, a strong musculature, a Hellenistic figure, with ringlets in her cropped hair, lovely drapery to her skirts. Incised mark on the verso, the piece has a numerical mark of 502/159, as well as ‘Made in Austria’
Condition
Good, a few minor scuffs to the patination, has a visible cast line at the figure’s bust line, extending around the joint of the body and the bowl. A beautiful piece.
Dimensions
Item #
13CIN015-053
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