19th Mar, 2025 10:00

Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Auction

 
  Lot 106
 

Josef Lorenzl (Austrian, 1892-1950) Art deco gilt bronze figure of a dancer

Josef Lorenzl (Austrian, 1892-1950) Art deco gilt bronze of a female scarf dancer balancing on one foot, signed Lorenzl to the base, raised on a stepped hexagonal onyx column
Approximately 49cm high

Sold for £1,550


Condition Report

Condition generally good, patination commensurate with age. Presence of oxidation spots (see uplifted arm), of light scratches to the surface on the drapery and upper thigh (on the leg that is lifted), to the drape at the waist on the opposite side as well as around the left shoulder blade. Very fine hairline on the arm stretched in front of the chest, just above the left breast. Gilt rubbed on one knee. Small loss to one of the angle of the square onyx base. Wear to the base commensurate with age. Please refer to the additional photographs uploaded to the lot description.

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