Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled \"Trouser Girl\" by Josef Lorenzl For Sale

An elegant early 20th Century Austrian cold painted silver and enamel bronze figure of a an elegant young woman in period attire with hands in pockets with excellent cold painted colours, on shaped green onyx base, signed .Lorenzl
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 19.5 cm
Width: 4 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1930
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze and Onyx
Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley
SKU: 9653
ABOUTJosef Lorenzl (1892–1950) was one of the leading sculptors of the Art Deco period in Vienna, renowned for his elegant and highly stylised female figures. Trained initially as a modeller at the Vienna Arsenal foundry, Lorenzl developed exceptional technical skill in casting and finishing bronze, which underpinned the refinement of his later work. By the 1920s and 1930s, he had established himself as a key figure in the Viennese decorative arts movement.
Lorenzl’s sculptures are characterised by elongated, graceful forms and a strong sense of movement. His female figures—often depicted as dancers—embody the energy and glamour of the Jazz Age, with flowing drapery, poised gestures, and expressive silhouettes. Many of his bronzes were produced in collaboration with prominent foundries such as Keramos, Bergman and Goldscheider, and are frequently mounted on onyx or marble bases that enhance their decorative appeal.
Lorenzl’s compositions range from theatrical, almost exuberant poses to more restrained and intimate studies. In all, there is a consistent emphasis on elegance, rhythm, and modern femininity. Today, his sculptures are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition, and iconic representation of the Art Deco aesthetic, standing alongside contemporaries such as Chiparus and Preiss as enduring symbols of the period’s artistic sophistication.

Hickmet Fine Arts

Established in 1936, Hickmet Fine Arts is an international family run business and one of the world’s most important dealers in original Art Deco and Art Nouveau Antique Sculpture and Art Glass. We are located at Gallery 85 on London\'s famous Portobello Road where we offer a fine range of sculpture, glass and works of art from the 19th and 20th Centuries by the most famous sculptors and artists from this period.