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Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled 'Power Lifter' by Bruno Zach
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Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled 'Power Lifter' by Bruno Zach

1900 - 1920
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A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco bronze study of a muscular male athlete lifting a heavy weight above his head with one arm. The bronze exhibiting stunning rich brown patina and excellent surface detail, raised on a portoro marble base. The bronze base signed Bruno Zach and stamped with Argentor foundry seal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 74 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1920

Materials: Bronze & Marble

Foundry: Argentor, Vienna

Book Ref: Art Deco Sculpture by Victor Arwas

SKU: 265

ABOUT

Bruno Zach (Ukrainian, 1891 – 1945) – Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze and ivory. He depicted both the healthy outdoor pursuits, and also the dream mistresses of the demi monde of Berlin, Paris and Vienna between the wars. His bronze is occasionally patinated, most often cold painted. His use of ivory is spare and always well carved. His work was edited by several firms, including Argentor-Werke of Vienna the Broma Companie, S Altmann & Co, and Bergmann.

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Height
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1920s.

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SA1022026
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU 265
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A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco bronze study of a muscular male athlete lifting a heavy weight above his head with one arm.
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The bronze exhibiting stunning rich brown patina and excellent surface detail, raised on a portoro marble base.
Hickmet Fine Arts

The bronze base signed Bruno Zach and stamped with Argentor foundry seal

fig 1. An Art Deco dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a muscular male figure lifting a weight overhead on an oval dark base.
fig 1. Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled 'Power Lifter' by Bruno Zach

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 74 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1920

Materials: Bronze & Marble

fig 2. An Art Deco dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a muscular male figure lifting a weight overhead on an oval dark base.
fig 2. Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled 'Power Lifter' by Bruno Zach

Foundry: Argentor, Vienna

Book Ref: Art Deco Sculpture by Victor Arwas

SKU: 265

ABOUT

Bruno Zach (Ukrainian, 1891 – 1945) – Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze and ivory. He depicted both the healthy outdoor pursuits, and also the dream mistresses of the demi monde of Berlin, Paris and Vienna between the wars. His bronze is occasionally patinated, most often cold painted. His use of ivory is spare and always well carved. His work was edited by several firms, including Argentor-Werke of Vienna the Broma Companie, S Altmann & Co, and Bergmann.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1022026
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU 265
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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Art Deco bronze sculptures are defined by their focus on dynamism, athletic forms, stylized geometry, and refined physical proportions. Emerging during the interwar period, these sculptures captured energy, modern movement, and classical bodily strength.

Most Art Deco bronzes were produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting method or sand casting techniques. The metal was subsequently hand-chased and finished with chemical patinations to create varied tones ranging from dark brown to mid-green.

Authentic period bronzes display crisp anatomical detail, subtle hand-chasing marks, and natural wear patterns on high points. They often feature artist signatures, foundry stamps, and original marble or onyx bases securely affixed with period-appropriate threaded rods.

A bronze figure functions well as a focal point on a dark timber desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf. Placing the sculpture against neutral or muted backdrops highlights its silhouette and dark patination.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth or soft brush. To preserve the patina and prevent oxidisation, apply a thin layer of neutral microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently once dry; avoid liquid solvents and chemical polish.
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