Late 19th century stunning Austrian terracotta sculpture of a female water carrier by Frederic Goldscheider, with the Frederic Goldscheider stamp and foundry numbers. This sculpture is in wonderful condition, patinated in naturalistic colours. It is a fantastic size.Frederic Goldscheider opened his famous Goldscheider factory in 1885 in the city of Vienna. He worked in several mediums including ceramics, bronze and terracotta. He produced wonderful pieces of exceptional quality, winning various awards at the world fairs where he exhibited many of his works. He employed many famous and independent artists who created designs for him. He was an outstanding artist who''s sculptures are greatly sought after today.We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.Height is 94cm (37.0inches)
Width is 34cm (13.4inches)
Depth is 36cm (14.2inches)