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Ceramic & Porcelain Figures

The number of different ceramic figures and figurines produced over both the Art Nouveau and Deco eras must surely amount to many tens of thousands. We’ve concentrated mainly on those that truly capture the essence of the two periods. These are, therefore, mostly of girls and young women as it is fair to say that they are generally easier on the eye than male figures, and in any case were designed in far greater numbers. Children, too, made great subjects and we are always looking for those examples that have captured just the right look. The Austrian manufactory Goldscheider produced stunning stylised ceramic figures that reflect the Art Deco period especially well, but there are other makers, as can be seen from the selection we offer, that also designed and made wonderful pieces that are all very collectable.

Goldscheider Carnival Girl

Captivating ceramic figure designed by Stephan (also Stefan) Dakon for Goldsheider circa 1926/27. Superbly modelled and hand painted in strong colours, the viewer just can’t help smiling at the young lady’s cheeky pose.  Dressed just…

Katzhutte Fan Dancer

Lovely Art Deco piece by Katzhutte of a fan dancer, made in the 1930’s.  Painted in subtle shades of peach, pink and lilac, she immediately captures the eye, holding her fan behind her head as…

1930’s Elegant Lady

Art Deco ceramic figure of a lady dressed for an evening engagement dating from the late 20’s to early 30’s.  She looks extremely elegant as she walks forward wearing a long evening gown of pink…

The Dolly Sisters by Goldscheider

Hard to find Goldscheider ceramic figure titled “Revue” of the two Dolly Sisters up on stage and confidently strutting their stuff. Rosika (Rose) and Janka (Jenny) were identical twins who were born in Hungary in1892…

Captured Bird by Lorenzl for Goldscheider

This is a very fine example of the mid-sized version of Josef Lorenzl’s iconic ‘Captured Bird’ made by Goldscheider circa 1923-25. Depicting the dancer Niddy Impekoven modelled in mid dance, striding to the left and…

Mary Wigman by Goldscheider

This is a striking ceramic figure of the dancer Mary Wigman (born Karoline Sophie Marie Wiegmann (1886 -1973) who is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of modern dance. Designed…

Goldscheider Elegant Lady

Goldscheider of Vienna figure of a very elegant 1930’s lady modelling a rich red floral dress and carrying a stole.  She is mounted on a step-shaped base which she is gracefully descending. Lovely original condition…

Art Deco Nude

Unusual Art Deco sculpture of a nude woman seated on a naturalistic rock and unselfconciously soaking up the sun. There is a rather charming naïvety about the execution of this figure, with regard to both the…

Happy Girl

A rare and quite charming figure from the Art Nouveau era depicting a smiling fashionable young lady wearing a short pink and grey dress covering just one shoulder.  The shape of the skirt looks unusually different,…

Elegant Dancing Couple

Exquisite early Goldscheider ceramic dancing couple, the lady and gentleman both looking very elegant as they glide around the floor, surely dancing to a waltz.  Their graceful movement has been beautifully captured.  Lovely detail to…

Lilian Harvey by Goldscheider

Designed by Stefan Dakon for Goldscheider in around 1926, this is the figure of Lilian Harvey, the British born actress and singer who became one of Germany’s most well-known silent movie stars. She’s captured here striding…

Lovers at the Gondola

Fabulous and very large Marcell Goldscheider figural group titled “Lovers at the Gondola” also sometimes known as “Harlequin and Columbine”. Marcell was the only member of the family to be trained as a potter and…

‘Oh no, she’s going to kiss me’

Charming and amusing pair of young children designed by Stefan Dakon and made by the firm Keramos around the late 1930’s. The boy, hands behind his back and looking somewhat bashful, is about to receive…

Terracotta Coloured Nude

Large terracotta coloured ceramic statue by Goldscheider of a slim, nude lady, posing confidently with her arms raised and her hands lightly touching her hair.  This is an elegant figure that displays really well. An…

Goldscheider Captured Bird

The classic Goldscheider Art Deco figure “Captured Bird” which was designed and first sculpted by the artist Josef Lorenzl in 1922. Portraying the young dancer Niddy Impekoven, striding to the left with arms outstretched and…

‘Down Boy!’

Attractive Art Deco figure from Royal Dux of a young lady holding a long fringed towel in front of her naked body.  She’s looking down at her little pet dog who’s jumping up at the…

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