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Two Art Nouveau Copper Relief Plaques by Austrian Sculptor Karl Sterrer C1890 (Signed)
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Two Art Nouveau Copper Relief Plaques by Austrian Sculptor Karl Sterrer C1890 (Signed)

19th century
Sold 26 March 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Two magnificent Art Nouveau copper reliefs by the Austrian sculptor Karl Sterrer dating to c1890. The pencil inscriptions on the back name then as Aphrodite and Prometheus but is more likely to be Aurora the goddess of dawn, and Luna, the goddess in heaven and of the full moon. Signatures on the lower right and they have their original frames and card backs.

Amazing wall art for any house style.

Date & Origin

Austria, c1890

Condition

Copper in excellent condition, the original frames showing some sign of wear.

Dimensions (Frame)

Frame 57x31cm

Comments

Karl Sterrer studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under Alios Delug and won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1908 and the Reichel Prize, in 1919. He was the son of a sculpture and was one of the first Austrian artists to be intrigued by the beginnings of German Expressionism.

Today, examples of Sterrer's original prints and paintings are housed in the collections of the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, the Dresden Gallery and the Austrian Academy in Vienna

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
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Exhibit Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Copper Relief Plaques to the Victorian era.

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SA1132904
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Two magnificent Art Nouveau copper reliefs by the Austrian sculptor Karl Sterrer dating to c1890.

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The pencil inscriptions on the back name then as Aphrodite and Prometheus but is more likely to be Aurora the goddess of dawn, and Luna, the goddess in heaven and of the full moon.
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Signatures on the lower right and they have their original frames and card backs.

fig 1. Two rectangular Art Nouveau copper relief plaques depicting allegorical figures in dark wooden frames.
fig 1. Two Art Nouveau Copper Relief Plaques by Austrian Sculptor Karl Sterrer C1890 (Signed)

Amazing wall art for any house style.

Date & Origin

Austria, c1890

Condition

Copper in excellent condition, the original frames showing some sign of wear.

Dimensions (Frame)

Frame 57x31cm

Comments

Karl Sterrer studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under Alios Delug and won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1908 and the Reichel Prize, in 1919. He was the son of a sculpture and was one of the first Austrian artists to be intrigued by the beginnings of German Expressionism.

Today, examples of Sterrer's original prints and paintings are housed in the collections of the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, the Dresden Gallery and the Austrian Academy in Vienna

Height
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Copper Relief Plaques to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132904
Dealers Internal Ref
2024093013
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Archive I Two rectangular Art Nouveau copper relief plaques depicting allegorical figures in dark wooden frames. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Two Art Nouveau Copper Relief Plaques by Austrian Sculptor Karl Sterrer C1890 (Signed)

Archive II Two rectangular Art Nouveau copper relief plaques depicting allegorical figures in dark wooden frames. View II
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Archive IV Two rectangular Art Nouveau copper relief plaques depicting allegorical figures in dark wooden frames. View IV
Archive V Two rectangular Art Nouveau copper relief plaques depicting allegorical figures in dark wooden frames. View V
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Two rectangular Art Nouveau copper relief plaques depicting allegorical figures in dark wooden frames.
Two Art Nouveau Copper Relief Plaques by Austrian Sculptor Karl Sterrer c1890 (signed)
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Two rectangular Art Nouveau copper relief plaques depicting allegorical figures in dark wooden frames.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCopper, Wood
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsAllegorical figures, Repousse relief work, Flowing drapery
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in)

Art Nouveau emerged in the late 19th century, characterised by organic motifs, flowing lines, and a rejection of academic historicism in favour of dynamic natural forms.

Craftspeople typically utilised hammered, chased, or repousse copper sheets mounted in wooden frames, often incorporating patination to enhance depth and tactile detail.

Authentication relies on examining the purity of the metal gauge, the presence of period-correct artisan signatures or maker stamps, natural oxidation patterns, and traditional hand-tooling marks.

These pieces function as striking focal points when mounted on neutral walls, contrasting sharply with minimalist aesthetics or complementing warm, earthy palettes.

Preservation requires avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, instead maintaining the surface with a gentle dusting using a soft, dry cloth in stable humidity conditions.
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