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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl
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Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

1920 - 1940
Description

An elegant early 20th Century Austrian bronze figure of a charming dancer in a striking pose with her arms outstretched wearing an attractive skirt with excellent cold painted colours, signed R.Lor

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 22 cm

Width: 9 cm

Depth: 5.5 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1930

Materials: Cold Painted Bronze and Onyx

Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley

SKU: 9636

ABOUT

Lorenzl Egyptian Dancer

Josef Lorenzl (1892–1950) was one of the leading sculptors of the Art Deco period in Vienna, renowned for his elegant and highly stylised female figures. Trained initially as a modeller at the Vienna Arsenal foundry, Lorenzl developed exceptional technical skill in casting and finishing bronze, which underpinned the refinement of his later work. By the 1920s and 1930s, he had established himself as a key figure in the Viennese decorative arts movement.

Lorenzl’s sculptures are characterised by elongated, graceful forms and a strong sense of movement. His female figures—often depicted as dancers—embody the energy and glamour of the Jazz Age, with flowing drapery, poised gestures, and expressive silhouettes. Many of his bronzes were produced in collaboration with prominent foundries such as Keramos, Bergman and Goldscheider, and are frequently mounted on onyx or marble bases that enhance their decorative appeal.

A significant portion of Lorenzl’s output includes chryselephantine figures, combining patinated bronze with finely carved ivory for the face and hands. These works represent the height of Art Deco luxury, with the contrast of materials creating both visual and tactile richness. The ivory elements are typically delicately detailed, lending a lifelike quality to the figures, while the bronze garments display crisp modelling and subtle patination.

Lorenzl’s compositions range from theatrical, almost exuberant poses to more restrained and intimate studies. In all, there is a consistent emphasis on elegance, rhythm, and modern femininity. Today, his sculptures are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition, and iconic representation of the Art Deco aesthetic, standing alongside contemporaries such as Chiparus and Preiss as enduring symbols of the period’s artistic sophistication.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Bronze Dancer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225243
Dealers Internal Reference
9636
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Description
An elegant early 20th Century Austrian bronze figure of a charming dancer in a striking pose with her arms outstretched wearing an attractive skirt with excellent cold painted colours, signed R.Lor

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

fig 1. An Art Deco silvered bronze figurine of an Egyptian dancer posed with raised arms atop a tapered green onyx base.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

Height: 22 cm

Width: 9 cm

Depth: 5.5 cm

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

fig 2. An Art Deco silvered bronze figurine of an Egyptian dancer posed with raised arms atop a tapered green onyx base.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

Circa: 1930

Materials: Cold Painted Bronze and Onyx

Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley

fig 3. An Art Deco silvered bronze figurine of an Egyptian dancer posed with raised arms atop a tapered green onyx base.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

SKU: 9636

ABOUT

Lorenzl Egyptian Dancer

“
Josef Lorenzl (1892–1950) was one of the leading sculptors of the Art Deco period in Vienna, renowned for his elegant and highly stylised female figures.
Hickmet Fine Arts

Trained initially as a modeller at the Vienna Arsenal foundry, Lorenzl developed exceptional technical skill in casting and finishing bronze, which underpinned the refinement of his later work. By the 1920s and 1930s, he had established himself as a key figure in the Viennese decorative arts movement.

fig 4. An Art Deco silvered bronze figurine of an Egyptian dancer posed with raised arms atop a tapered green onyx base.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

Lorenzl’s sculptures are characterised by elongated, graceful forms and a strong sense of movement. His female figures—often depicted as dancers—embody the energy and glamour of the Jazz Age, with flowing drapery, poised gestures, and expressive silhouettes. Many of his bronzes were produced in collaboration with prominent foundries such as Keramos, Bergman and Goldscheider, and are frequently mounted on onyx or marble bases that enhance their decorative appeal.

fig 5. An Art Deco silvered bronze figurine of an Egyptian dancer posed with raised arms atop a tapered green onyx base.
fig 5. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

A significant portion of Lorenzl’s output includes chryselephantine figures, combining patinated bronze with finely carved ivory for the face and hands. These works represent the height of Art Deco luxury, with the contrast of materials creating both visual and tactile richness. The ivory elements are typically delicately detailed, lending a lifelike quality to the figures, while the bronze garments display crisp modelling and subtle patination.

fig 6. An Art Deco silvered bronze figurine of an Egyptian dancer posed with raised arms atop a tapered green onyx base.
fig 6. Early 20th Century Cold-painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl

Lorenzl’s compositions range from theatrical, almost exuberant poses to more restrained and intimate studies. In all, there is a consistent emphasis on elegance, rhythm, and modern femininity. Today, his sculptures are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition, and iconic representation of the Art Deco aesthetic, standing alongside contemporaries such as Chiparus and Preiss as enduring symbols of the period’s artistic sophistication.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Bronze Dancer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225243
Dealers Internal Ref
9636
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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An Art Deco silvered bronze figurine of an Egyptian dancer posed with raised arms atop a tapered green onyx base.
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Egyptian Dancer" by Josef Lorenzl
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Following the discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, Western decorative arts incorporated Egyptian motifs, characterized by stylized drapery, geometric ornamentation, and theatrical poses integrated into contemporary Art Deco forms.

These figures were cast in bronze or spelter, finished with layers of enamel paint or metallic plating applied without firing, and frequently mounted onto alabaster, marble, or onyx pedestals.

Authentic period pieces typically feature crisp cold-casting details, fluid elongated limbs, signatures incised on the bronze or onyx base such as Lorenzl or R. Lor, and casting marks from foundry workshops.

A bronze statuette functions well as a focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a glass display cabinet where ambient lighting highlights the metallic surface and sculptural silhouette.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, chemical polishes, or moisture which can damage cold-applied paint finish and natural oxidisation.
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