After Josef Lorenzl's death in 1950, his wife Anna (Ndjura) Lorenzl destroyed a large number of his works. This made the surviving examples even more valuable, rare and expensive. A cold-painted bronze figure by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925. Modeled from a cast as a partially draped young woman adopting an elegant pose, on a Belgian marble base. Signed Lorenzl, foundry seal Argentor Wien. Height: 50 cm.

An Art Deco bronze figure of the early 20th century, executed with cold-painting technique, depicting a nude dancer with outstretched arms in an elegant pose, holding the edge of a scarf wrapped around her waist, with one leg extended forward. The sculpture is notable for its superb color rendition and very fine hand-finished surface. Mounted on a tall cylindrical onyx pedestal and signed by Lorenzl.

Dimensions: Height: 49 cm; Width: 28 cm; Depth: 12 cm. Condition: Excellent, original. Circa: 1925. Materials: bronze and onyx.

Reference: Brian Catley, "Art Deco and Other Figures," page 220.

A JOSEF LORENZL COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURE
CIRCA 1925
Modelled and cast as a partially draped young woman adopting a stylish pose, on Belgian marble base, signed Lorenzl, foundry seal for Argentor Wien
19 ¾ in. (50 cm.) high