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Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze and alabaster sculpture

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze and alabaster sculpture
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 19cm, width 52cm, depth 33cm

Crafted using the complex technique of cold-painting bronze, the early 20th century Viennese sculpture depicts an interesting scene.

Four animals stroll along the large alabaster piece in a line formation. Two large camels, both ridden by male figures are on either end of the line, as if protecting the women in the middle. The man in front holds a gun in his hand further emphasizing the idea of protection. A woman holding a child rides a smaller camel led by a boy. Behind another woman rides a donkey which is led by a colourfully dressed lady.

All figures are wearing loose clothing in a traditional Orientalist style. The use of the cold-painting technique enabled Viennese artists to add several colours to the bronze and bring the figures to life.

The scene is unusual for pieces of this type and stands on a wooden base wrapped in a painted bronze sheet.

A display of exquisite skills, the sculpture would make a magnificent addition to one’s collection of cold-painted bronzes, and could act as, for example, a table centrepiece.

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze, alabaster.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	N-0122B
Incollect Reference #:	718490

Dimensions

W.	20.47 in;	H.	7.48 in;	D.	12.99 in;
W.	52 cm;	H.	19 cm;	D.	33 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.