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Large Art Nouveau Figure of a Water Carrier by Goldscheider C.1900
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Large Art Nouveau Figure of a Water Carrier by Goldscheider C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Large Art Nouveau terracotta figure by the celebrated Austrian studio Goldscheider c.1900. Standing 33" tall and modelled as a young female water carrier loading two large amphora on a rope across her shoulders. Artfully modelled hair and clothing. Original pale green painted finish. Signed by the artist 'Haniroff' in the clay and stamped with the factory mark of Frederich Goldscheider together with the serial numbers 2234/85/14. Excellent original condition.

Width: 16" (40.5 cm)

Height: 33" (84 cm)

Depth: 10" (25.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Terracotta Figure to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09492400
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Impressed model number 2234: Goldscheider production sequence around 1900.
Incised sculptor signature Haniroff: active for the Goldscheider workshop at this time.
Cold-painted surface with soft wear to raised edges: original unglazed finish.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213200
Dealers Internal Reference
38442
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Description
Large Art Nouveau terracotta figure by the celebrated Austrian studio Goldscheider c.1900.
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Standing 33" tall and modelled as a young female water carrier loading two large amphora on a rope across her shoulders.
Collinge Antiques

Artfully modelled hair and clothing. Original pale green painted finish. Signed by the artist 'Haniroff' in the clay and stamped with the factory mark of Frederich Goldscheider together with the serial numbers 2234/85/14. Excellent original condition.

Width: 16" (40.5 cm)

Height: 33" (84 cm)

Depth: 10" (25.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Terracotta Figure to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09492400
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Impressed model number 2234: Goldscheider production sequence around 1900.
Incised sculptor signature Haniroff: active for the Goldscheider workshop at this time.
Cold-painted surface with soft wear to raised edges: original unglazed finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213200
Dealers Internal Ref
38442
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Large Art Nouveau Figure of a Water Carrier by Goldscheider C.1900

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An Art Nouveau terracotta sculpture depicting a draped female water carrier holding two vessels.
Large Art Nouveau Figure of a Water Carrier by Goldscheider c.1900
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialTerracotta
  • ColourOchre
  • MotifsDraped classical attire, Dual water vessels, Flowing naturalistic hair, Asymmetrical posture
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This large Art Nouveau terracotta sculpture by the celebrated Austrian studio Goldscheider dates from 1900. Modelled as a young female water carrier, the figure wears draped classical attire and has flowing naturalistic hair, an asymmetrical posture, and holds two large amphora on a rope across her shoulders. The piece is finished in an original pale green painted ochre tone with visible artist signature in the clay and factory stamp details. The sculpture measures 84 cm high, 40.5 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a French Chateau interior style, this sculptural work sits well atop a large sideboard or console table in a living room, hallway or study. The figure stands on an integrated oval base with detailed carved texturing, capturing the characteristic fluid lines and organic motifs of the turn-of-the-century movement.

FAQs

Art Nouveau terracotta sculptures from around 1900 are defined by sinuous lines, organic forms, and naturalistic depictions of the human figure, frequently produced by prominent European manufactories in Vienna and Paris.

These figures were cast or hand-moulded from fine terracotta clay, fired, and decorated with cold-painted patinas, polychrome enamels, or subtle glazes to achieve tactile textures and realistic features.

Authentic pieces usually feature impressed manufactory marks, model numbers, artist signatures, or stamps such as Goldscheider Wien along with refined sculpting detail.

Displaying the figure as a focal accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or pedestal creates a balance between historical artistic detail and modern minimalist interior design.

Terracotta surfaces should be lightly dusted using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or fine bristle brush, avoiding water, solvents, or chemical cleaners that can lift cold-painted finishes.
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