Bronze-vase with oakleaf decor Gustav Gurschner ca. 1905

Gustav Gurschner was one of the most important bronziers of the Viennese Jugendstil. He was a member of the artists association Wiener Secession and Hagenbund and contributed his distinctive formal language to Viennese arts and crafts around 1900.
This bronze vessel, crafted in Gurschner’s signature style, is strikingly divided into two sections. The lower part features a dark patina, while the upper part is richly adorned with a decorative garland of oak leaves. This organic ornamentation is supported by an arcade-like vault and stands out in a warm bronze tone, creating a striking contrast against the dark patinated base. The vase is signed “GURSCHNER” and numbered “543/129” on the bottom.