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

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Small handle pot with theater masks, design Gustav Gurschner, manufactured probably by K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien, circa 1899, bronze patinated, signed

  • Height: 9cm, Width: 13cm, Depth: 11cm
  • 1899 to 1905
    Technique: bronze, cast and patinated
    signed below one head “GURSCHNER/VIENNE” bib.: dep. in the magazine Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, 1899/1900, vol. 3; archive Gustav Gurschner © Nikolaus Kolhammer, Vienna, AGG0141; on a documented photograph from the GG archive, this bronze model was a ball donation at the 1905 Vienna Hunters’ Ball
    7.800,00 VAT inclusive
    SKU 1192 Tag
    Description

    Gustav Gurschner was one of the most important bronziers of Viennese Jugendstil. He was member of the artists association Wiener Secession and Hagenbund and contributed his distinctive formal language to Viennese arts and crafts around 1900.
    This handle pot falls into the category of Gurschner’s small sculptures, including figural sculptures and various bronze vessels. In its shape it is reminiscent of an antique cauldron and is adorned with two grimacing heads. With their puffed cheeks and grotesque expressions, they strongly remind of theatrical masks from ancient Greek comedy. This reference to costume and amusement may well have been the reason why this particular model was chosen as a ball donation for the 1905 Vienna Hunters’ Ball. Such giveaways presented by the host were intended to remind visitors of a particular society- event they had been attending.
    With the curious design of this vessel, Gustav Gurschner again impressively demonstrates his versatility.

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    Small handle pot with theater masks Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien patinated bronze ca. 1899 signed
    Handle pot with masks Gustav Gurschner K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei ca. 1899

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