Arthur Rubinstein - P. Tomaszczuk - Sculpture, Boy and Frog - 20 cm - Bronze - 1910
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This signed bronze sculpture, titled “Boy and Frog” and attributed to P. Tomaszczuk, dates to 1910 and is in the Art Nouveau style.
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Description from the seller
An attractive and finely detailed antique bronze sculpture attributed to Peter Tereszczuk (1875–1963), the renowned Austrian sculptor associated with the Viennese Art Nouveau movement.
Dating to approximately 1900–1920, this charming composition depicts a young boy wearing a cap and traditional clothing, standing thoughtfully beside a small frog, incorporated into an organically shaped bronze bowl or ashtray.
The sculpture displays the characteristic naturalistic modelling and expressive details associated with Tereszczuk's work.
The base bears the signature "P. Tereszczuk" together with the AR foundry mark, associated with the Viennese foundry of Arthur Rubinstein.
The bronze retains its original dark brown patina, with natural variations in colour, surface wear and oxidation consistent with its age.
Details
Artist: Peter Tereszczuk (1875–1963)
Origin: Austria, Vienna
Period: Early 20th century, circa 1910
Style: Art Nouveau / Vienna Secession
Material: Patinated bronze
Signature: P. Tereszczuk
Foundry mark: AR (attributed to Arthur Rubinstein)
Height: 20 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: Approximately 1.4 kg
Condition: Good antique condition, with original patina and age-related wear.
Provenance
From a private Italian family collection, where the sculpture has been preserved for over 60 years.
Condition
The sculpture is presented in its original, unrestored condition, retaining its historical patina and signs of age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
A charming example of early 20th-century Viennese decorative bronze art, appealing to collectors of Art Nouveau sculpture, Austrian bronzes and works associated with Peter Tereszczuk.
An attractive and finely detailed antique bronze sculpture attributed to Peter Tereszczuk (1875–1963), the renowned Austrian sculptor associated with the Viennese Art Nouveau movement.
Dating to approximately 1900–1920, this charming composition depicts a young boy wearing a cap and traditional clothing, standing thoughtfully beside a small frog, incorporated into an organically shaped bronze bowl or ashtray.
The sculpture displays the characteristic naturalistic modelling and expressive details associated with Tereszczuk's work.
The base bears the signature "P. Tereszczuk" together with the AR foundry mark, associated with the Viennese foundry of Arthur Rubinstein.
The bronze retains its original dark brown patina, with natural variations in colour, surface wear and oxidation consistent with its age.
Details
Artist: Peter Tereszczuk (1875–1963)
Origin: Austria, Vienna
Period: Early 20th century, circa 1910
Style: Art Nouveau / Vienna Secession
Material: Patinated bronze
Signature: P. Tereszczuk
Foundry mark: AR (attributed to Arthur Rubinstein)
Height: 20 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: Approximately 1.4 kg
Condition: Good antique condition, with original patina and age-related wear.
Provenance
From a private Italian family collection, where the sculpture has been preserved for over 60 years.
Condition
The sculpture is presented in its original, unrestored condition, retaining its historical patina and signs of age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
A charming example of early 20th-century Viennese decorative bronze art, appealing to collectors of Art Nouveau sculpture, Austrian bronzes and works associated with Peter Tereszczuk.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Arthur Rubinstein
Country of origin
Austria
Style
Art Nouveau
Material
Bronze
Artist
P. Tomaszczuk
Title of artwork
Boy and Frog
Signature
Signed
Year
1910
Colour
Bronze, Brown
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1.4 kg
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