"Diana and Hounds" by Josef Lorenzl
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description: An elegant early 20th Century cold-painted Austrian bronze figure depicting a striking figure of Diana in the midst of the hunt, having just released the string of her bow. Accompanied by a pair of hunting hounds at her side, the composition perfectly captures the energy and movement of the moment. Representing the Goddess of the Hunt, Diana, made manifest, the figure is finely detailed and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 23 cm Depth: 18 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1930 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley SKU: 9643 ABOUT Lorenzl Diana with Hounds Josef Lorenzl (1892–1950) was one of the leading sculptors of the Art Deco period in Vienna, renowned for his elegant and highly stylised female figures. Trained initially as a modeller at the Vienna Arsenal foundry, Lorenzl developed exceptional technical skill in casting and finishing bronze, which underpinned the refinement of his later work. By the 1920s and 1930s, he had established himself as a key figure in the Viennese decorative arts movement. Lorenzl’s sculptures are characterised by elongated, graceful forms and a strong sense of movement. His female figures—often depicted as dancers—embody the energy and glamour of the Jazz Age, with flowing drapery, poised gestures, and expressive silhouettes. Many of his bronzes were produced in collaboration with prominent foundries such as Keramos, Bergman and Goldscheider, and are frequently mounted on onyx or marble bases that enhance their decorative appeal. A significant portion of Lorenzl’s output includes chryselephantine figures, combining patinated bronze with finely carved ivory for the face and hands. These works represent the height of Art Deco luxury, with the contrast of materials creating both visual and tactile richness. The ivory elements are typically delicately detailed, lending a lifelike quality to the figures, while the bronze garments display crisp m…
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