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Antique Polychrome Terracotta Goldscheider Bust of a Young Moroccan Man
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for sale €3,393     $3,683
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Antique Polychrome Terracotta Goldscheider Bust of a Young Moroccan Man

1900 - 1920
Description

This very handsome polychrome terracotta bust of a young Moroccan man was produced by Goldscheider, a renowned manufacturer located in Vienna, Austria. This particular piece was done by a French artist named Paul Prunier, and collaborated with the Viennese factory. The man wears a traditional burnous, or cloak with an attached hood. The style is Orientalism, a major 19th Century European art movement that drew inspiration from North Africa and the Middle East. This superb sculpture would make a fine addition to a wide range of rooms and settings, both traditional and contemporary.

Origin: Austrian, C. 1900

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 47 cm Wide, 30 cm Deep and 65 cm in Height

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Goldscheider Terracotta Orientalist Bust to the 1900s.

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SA1238033
Dealers Internal Reference
JF546
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Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.

We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes.

Description
This very handsome polychrome terracotta bust of a young Moroccan man was produced by Goldscheider, a renowned manufacturer located in Vienna, Austria.
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This particular piece was done by a French artist named Paul Prunier, and collaborated with the Viennese factory.
Judy Fox Antiques

The man wears a traditional burnous, or cloak with an attached hood. The style is Orientalism, a major 19th Century European art movement that drew inspiration from North Africa and the Middle East. This superb sculpture would make a fine addition to a wide range of rooms and settings, both traditional and contemporary.

Origin: Austrian, C. 1900

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 47 cm Wide, 30 cm Deep and 65 cm in Height

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Goldscheider Terracotta Orientalist Bust to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238033
Dealers Internal Ref
JF546
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Judy Fox Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Judy Fox Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base.
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Archive I A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base.

Antique Polychrome Terracotta Goldscheider Bust of a Young Moroccan Man

Archive II A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View II
Archive III A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base. View X
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Judy Fox Antiques

Judy Fox Antiques
Telephone 020 7229 8130
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A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base.
Antique Polychrome Terracotta Goldscheider Bust of a Young Moroccan Man
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A cold-painted polychrome terracotta bust of a young North African man wearing a draped yellow headscarf mounted on a dark pedestal base.
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  • ObjectBusts & Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleOrientalism
  • MaterialTerracotta, Pigment
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDraped headscarf, Textured pedestal base, Cold-painted skin tones, Facial hair detailing
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Orientalist sculpture takes the form of a polychrome terracotta bust of a young Moroccan man, produced around 1900 in Austria by the Goldscheider factory in collaboration with the French artist Paul Prunier. The man wears a draped yellow headscarf and a traditional burnous, set with cold-painted warm brown skin tones and facial hair detailing, and mounted on a dark textured pedestal base. The piece measures 65 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this artwork suits a gentleman's library or any traditional and contemporary interior setting. The composition displays a turban with yellow fabric wraps, dark carved facial features including a trimmed beard and moustache, and a square mottled dark grey pedestal base secured with corner pins.

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Orientalist terracotta sculpture refers to late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century ceramic figures depicting subjects from North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, popularized by European makers such as Friedrich Goldscheider in Vienna.

These busts were press-moulded from fine terracotta clay, fired, and then decorated using cold-painted pigments and glazes to achieve realistic skin tones, fabric textures, and intricate garment details.

Authentic pieces typically feature impressed foundry stamps, model numbers, artist signatures near the base, and distinctive cold-painted finishes with textured detailing on drapery and flesh tones.

Position the bust on a sideboard, console table, or within a bookshelf niche to serve as an architectural focal point alongside dark woods, leather, and tailored lighting.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths which can strip or dissolve cold-painted surface pigments.
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