Art Deco Bronze Bust 1920 - 1940 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Woman by Hagenauer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236276
Price: 1800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSculptures
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialPatinated Bronze, Metal
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTextured hair detail, Stylised facial features, Circular pedestal base, Dark patinated finish
SizeH 22.5 cm (9 in) x W 9.25 cm (4 in)

This Art Deco bust of a woman is an Austrian sculpture created around 1930 in the style of Hagenauer. Modelled from patinated bronze, the piece displays a dark brown finish with a polished circular metal base at the underside. The sculpture depicts a stylised female head featuring closed eyes, a slender nose, and textured hair detail across the crown and back of the head. Visible details include smooth facial contours, incised eye lines, and a dimpled pattern on the hair. The object stands 22.5 cm high and 9.25 cm wide. Placement in a modern interior suits a prominent display surface such as a sideboard top or a living room mantelpiece. The dark patinated finish and clean Art Deco lines coordinate well with contemporary or vintage decorative schemes. Collectors of twentieth-century metalwork will find the form fits neatly into display cabinets or open shelving units. The sculpture adds a sculptural silhouette to tables, desks, or entry hall consoles where the stylised features and metallic sheen draw the eye.

FAQs

Art Deco sculpture from this era, particularly from Viennese workshops like Hagenauer, is characterised by sleek reduction of form, stylized human features, and modern industrial motifs influenced by African art and early twentieth-century modernism.

These sculptures were primarily crafted from cast bronze, brass, or carved wood, often finished with dark patinations, nickel plating, or polished chrome to achieve high visual contrast.

Authentic period bronzes usually feature stamped makers marks such as WHW (Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien), MADE IN AUSTRIA, or HAGENAUER WIEN, along with substantial weight and hand-finished surface details.

Positioning the sculpture on a marble mantelpiece, a contemporary sideboard, or inside a lighted glass display cabinet creates a focal point that bridges traditional and modern design aesthetics.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a soft, lint-free cloth and avoid using chemical solvents or abrasive polish, applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the patina.

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Woman by Hagenauer

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