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Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)
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Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 June 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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A good cold painted Art Nouveau bronze of "Eglantine" with her dress painted in green and the floral decoration in gold gilt.

The bronze is integrated onto a rouge marble pillar with a plaque attached inscribed "Eglantine par H St Lerche"

Eglantine is quite beautiful with an air of peace and in very good condition.

Biography.

Hans Stephan Stoltenberg-Lerche was active as a sculptor, painter and craftsman. His artistic interests were broad, figurative ceramics, jewelry, metalware and most recently glass are part of his oeuvre.

Stoltenberg-Lerche was a Norwegian citizen, but grew up in Germany, where he trained as a ceramist. He later studied sculpture in Naples and Paris and became a student of the painter Ernest Carrière. His designs were in great demand among Parisian publishers, and he created numerous models in ceramics and bronze. He also produced a large number of works for the Viennese manufactory Goldscheider.

His figurative vessels brought him great recognition at the turn of the century. Among other things, he received a gold medal at the 1900 Paris World's Fair and participated in the 1st International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Art in Turin in 1902.

In 1911, the Muranese glass manufacturer Fratelli Toso, otherwise known for serial decorative works in the traditional style, hired the renowned artist. With the help of master glass blower Vittorio Toso, Stoltenberg-Lerche, who had settled in Rome since 1900, translated his artistic ideas into what was for him an unfamiliar material. The result was unique, never-before-seen vessels with atmospheric, impressionistically abstracted scenes.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost of international delivery.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144266
Dealers Internal Reference
A4585
Description
A good cold painted Art Nouveau bronze of "Eglantine" with her dress painted in green and the floral decoration in gold gilt.
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The bronze is integrated onto a rouge marble pillar with a plaque attached inscribed "Eglantine par H St Lerche".
Jane Short Antiques
fig 1. A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth.
fig 1. Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)

Eglantine is quite beautiful with an air of peace and in very good condition.

Biography.

Hans Stephan Stoltenberg-Lerche was active as a sculptor, painter and craftsman. His artistic interests were broad, figurative ceramics, jewelry, metalware and most recently glass are part of his oeuvre.

fig 2. A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth.
fig 2. Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)

Stoltenberg-Lerche was a Norwegian citizen, but grew up in Germany, where he trained as a ceramist. He later studied sculpture in Naples and Paris and became a student of the painter Ernest Carrière. His designs were in great demand among Parisian publishers, and he created numerous models in ceramics and bronze. He also produced a large number of works for the Viennese manufactory Goldscheider.

fig 3. A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth.
fig 3. Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)

His figurative vessels brought him great recognition at the turn of the century. Among other things, he received a gold medal at the 1900 Paris World's Fair and participated in the 1st International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Art in Turin in 1902.

fig 4. A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth.
fig 4. Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)

In 1911, the Muranese glass manufacturer Fratelli Toso, otherwise known for serial decorative works in the traditional style, hired the renowned artist. With the help of master glass blower Vittorio Toso, Stoltenberg-Lerche, who had settled in Rome since 1900, translated his artistic ideas into what was for him an unfamiliar material. The result was unique, never-before-seen vessels with atmospheric, impressionistically abstracted scenes.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost of international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, Paypal and card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1910s.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144266
Dealers Internal Ref
A4585
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Archive I A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)

Archive II A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View II
Archive III A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View III
Archive IV A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View IV
Archive V A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View V
Archive VI A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View VI
Archive VII A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View VII
Archive VIII A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View VIII
Archive IX A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View IX
Archive X A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View X
Archive XI A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View XI
Archive XII A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View XII
Archive XIII A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View XIII
Archive XIV A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth. View XIV
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A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth.
Cold Painted Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche (1867-1920)
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A cold-painted Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a floral bodice, mounted on a red marble plinth.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures & Busts
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • Material[Bronze, Marble, Paint]
  • ColourGreen and Bronze
  • MotifsFloral relief, Updo hairstyle, Draped bodice
  • SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Art Nouveau sculpture is a late 19th-to-early 20th-century artistic movement characterised by flowing, organic lines, asymmetrical shapes, and motifs inspired by nature, plants, and female forms.

These pieces are typically cast in bronze or spelter and finished with a cold-painted technique, where oil or enamel paint is applied after the casting process without heat firing.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine chisel work, natural patination, maker marks or signatures on the base, and traditional foundry stamps characteristic of the period.

An antique bust works well as a focal point on a mantlepiece, bookshelf, or executive desk, pairing effectively with both minimalist contemporary settings and traditional period rooms.

Cold-painted bronze should be gently dusted with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid all moisture, abrasive cleaners, and polishes, as these can strip the delicate cold-painted finish.
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