Gustav Gurschner

Gustav Gurschner was an Austrian sculptor, medallist, and artisan who made a significant impact on Viennese craftsmanship around 1900.

Trained at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, he also studied in Munich and Paris before settling permanently in Vienna from 1898 onwards.

He became especially renowned for his finely crafted bronzes—including lamps, furniture fittings, door handles, and small sculptures—that elegantly combine art and function. Gurschner’s designs are distinguished by dynamic lines, archaic forms and ornaments, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Closely associated with the Vienna Secession, he exhibited regularly with the movement and gained international recognition, notably through his participation in the 1900 Paris World’s Fair.

Kunsthandel Nikolaus Kolhammer has extensively researched and honored Gurschner’s work in a dedicated volume titled “Gustav Gurschner: Die Sprache des Ornaments.”

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Gustav Gurschner

Inkwell Gustav Gurschner ca. 1907

Writing set Gustav Gurschner ca. 1909

Table lamp Gustav Gurschner ca. 1902

Handle pot with masks Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei ca. 1899

Table lamp “Flora” Gustav Gurschner 1900

Bronze bowl with mouse and snail Gustav Gurschner ca. 1907

Ashtray Gustav Gurschner ca. 1908

Bowl-carrying woman Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei ca. 1906

Cachepot Gustav Gurschner ca. 1904

Pair of bronze cachepot Gustav Gurschner ca. 1908

“Love and Envy” Gustav Gurschner 1900

Centerpiece Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei ca. 1907

Trophy with Nike Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei ca. 1908

Bowl-carrying woman Gustav Gurschner ca. 1906

Desk lamp with Loetz-shade Gustav Gurschner ca. 1903

Centerpiece with marble bow Gustav Gurschner ca. 1907

Flower-vase Gustav Gurschner ca. 1907

Seal Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei ca. 1909

Sculpture of a lady Gustav Gurschner ca. 1901

Table lamp Gustav Gurschner ca. 1900

Miniatur Self-portrait Gustav Gurschner ca.1893

Bookend with owl of Athena Gustav Gurschner ca. 1907

Bronze vase Gustav Gurschner ca. 1907

Ink blotter Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei ca. 1906

Bronze vase Gustav Gurschner ca. 1906

Bookend with muse Clio Gustav Gurschner ca. 1907

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