What characterises Art Nouveau bronze sculptures from around 1900?

Art Nouveau bronze sculptures produced around the turn of the twentieth century are defined by sinuous lines, organic forms, and naturalistic depictions of human figures, often featuring flowing drapery or poses inspired by nature.

What materials and methods were used to create Austrian bronze figures?

Austrian bronze figures were typically cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting method before being hand-chased and finished with chemically applied patinas to create varied tonal depth.

How can you verify an authentic turn-of-the-century bronze sculpture?

Authenticity can be determined by examining foundry stamps, sculptor signatures, seam lines from casting, the quality of surface hand-tooling, and natural wear to the patina around raised areas.

How do you style an Art Nouveau bronze sculpture in a modern interior?

Place the sculpture on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside understated background elements to draw focus to its sculpted silhouette and rich patinated surface.

What is the correct way to clean and preserve patinated bronze?

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth and occasionally apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from moisture and oxidisation.

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Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

Name: Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233901
Price: 490 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

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Description

Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

Brief Description:

This is a beautiful and highly decorative original Austrian Art Nouveau bronze sculpture, dating to circa 1900 and attributed to the Austrian sculptor Rudolf Küchler (1867–1954).

The wonderfully expressive work depicts a kneeling female nude, modelled in an elegant and somewhat contemplative pose, with one arm resting across her forehead and the other extending down towards the base.

The figure is beautifully modelled, particularly around the face, hands, feet and flowing hair, and displays the graceful, naturalistic lines so strongly associated with the Vienna Art Nouveau / Jugendstil period.

She is seated upon an integral, boldly modelled rocky bronze plinth, which provides a striking contrast to the smooth contours of the female figure.

Of particular appeal is the bronze's rich, warm golden-brown patination, with darker tones to the hair and recesses and attractive natural variation throughout the surface.

The sculpture is hollow cast, as can be seen from the underside, and despite its relatively diminutive proportions has considerable presence and quality.

An extremely attractive and sensual example of early 20th-century Austrian bronze sculpture and a wonderful decorative piece for the collector of Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession and European bronzes.

Attributes:

Austrian

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil

Attributed to Rudolf Küchler (1867–1954)

Circa: 1900–1910

Bronze

Female Nude Study

Hollow Cast

Condition:

Condition:

The sculpture is offered in good antique condition, with age-related surface wear, rubbing, minor marks and variations to the patination commensurate with its age.

The bronze retains a particularly attractive, naturally aged patina throughout.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 5'' | 12.7 cm

Width: 3.2'' | 8.1 cm

Depth: 3.2'' | 8.1 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

12.7cm (5.00")

Width

8.1cm (3.19")

Depth

8.1cm (3.19")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1233901

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Description

Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

Brief Description:

“

This is a beautiful and highly decorative original Austrian Art Nouveau bronze sculpture, dating to circa 1900 and attributed to the Austrian sculptor Rudolf Küchler (1867–1954).

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fig 1. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 1. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

The wonderfully expressive work depicts a kneeling female nude, modelled in an elegant and somewhat contemplative pose, with one arm resting across her forehead and the other extending down towards the base.

fig 2. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 2. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

The figure is beautifully modelled, particularly around the face, hands, feet and flowing hair, and displays the graceful, naturalistic lines so strongly associated with the Vienna Art Nouveau / Jugendstil period.

fig 3. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 3. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

She is seated upon an integral, boldly modelled rocky bronze plinth, which provides a striking contrast to the smooth contours of the female figure.

Of particular appeal is the bronze's rich, warm golden-brown patination, with darker tones to the hair and recesses and attractive natural variation throughout the surface.

fig 4. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 4. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

The sculpture is hollow cast, as can be seen from the underside, and despite its relatively diminutive proportions has considerable presence and quality.

An extremely attractive and sensual example of early 20th-century Austrian bronze sculpture and a wonderful decorative piece for the collector of Art Nouveau, Vienna Secession and European bronzes.

fig 5. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 5. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

Attributes:

Austrian

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil

Attributed to Rudolf Küchler (1867–1954)

Circa: 1900–1910

Bronze

Female Nude Study

Hollow Cast

Condition:

The sculpture is offered in good antique condition, with age-related surface wear, rubbing, minor marks and variations to the patination commensurate with its age.

fig 6. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 6. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

The bronze retains a particularly attractive, naturally aged patina throughout.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 5'' | 12.7 cm

Width: 3.2'' | 8.1 cm

Depth: 3.2'' | 8.1 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

fig 7. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 7. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 8. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 8. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 9. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling female nude figure shielding her eyes atop a naturalistic rock base. — fig 9. Art Nouveau Austrian Bronze Nude Sculpture – Attributed Rudolf Küchler – C.1900

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.