Bernard Bloch - Sculpture, Antiek Art Nouveau beeld - 66 cm - Earthenware - 1900
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Pair of 1900 Austrian Art Nouveau ceramic figures by Bernhard Bloch & Co., in bronze and cream, in good condition and signed in the plate; one figure is 66 cm high.
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Antique Art Nouveau Figures – Bernhard Bloch – Bohemia, ca. 1900
A rare and impressive original pair of monumental ceramic figures by Bernhard Bloch & Co. (Eichwald, Bohemia), dating from the early 20th century (ca. 1900–1920).
The figures depict a country youth with a shovel and a young woman with an apron full of grapes or fruit.
They are made of high-quality art pottery, with a beautiful bronze patina and finely modelled biscuit-coloured faces, hands and feet.
Both figures bear the impressed BB mark, model number 7889 and decoration code 192.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Bernhard Bloch & Co., Eichwald (Bohemia)
Period: ca. 1900–1920
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
Model number: 7889
Decoration code: 192
Material: Art pottery / ceramic
Finish: Bronze-coloured patina
Female figure:
• Height: 66 cm
• Base dimensions: 23 × 27 cm
• Weight: approx. 6 kg
Male figure:
• Height: 64 cm
• Base dimensions: 24 × 24 cm
• Weight: approx. 4.5 kg
* Style: Classic
* Provenance: Private collection
Total weight: approx. 10.5 kg
The sale is for the complete pair of 2 figures.
Thanks to their exceptional size, fine detailing and matching design, these figures are particularly decorative.
An impressive pair for collectors of Art Nouveau, Jugendstil and antique Bohemian art pottery.
The photographs form an integral part of the description. Please examine all photographs carefully to assess the condition, finish and details accurately.
Important – Collection recommended
Given the exceptional size, weight and fragility of these antique figures, we strongly recommend collecting this lot in person.!!
Personal collection offers the best guarantee of safe transport and prevents possible damage during shipping.
Several other exceptional pieces from this private collection are currently being offered for sale.
Antique Art Nouveau Figures – Bernhard Bloch – Bohemia, ca. 1900
A rare and impressive original pair of monumental ceramic figures by Bernhard Bloch & Co. (Eichwald, Bohemia), dating from the early 20th century (ca. 1900–1920).
The figures depict a country youth with a shovel and a young woman with an apron full of grapes or fruit.
They are made of high-quality art pottery, with a beautiful bronze patina and finely modelled biscuit-coloured faces, hands and feet.
Both figures bear the impressed BB mark, model number 7889 and decoration code 192.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Bernhard Bloch & Co., Eichwald (Bohemia)
Period: ca. 1900–1920
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
Model number: 7889
Decoration code: 192
Material: Art pottery / ceramic
Finish: Bronze-coloured patina
Female figure:
• Height: 66 cm
• Base dimensions: 23 × 27 cm
• Weight: approx. 6 kg
Male figure:
• Height: 64 cm
• Base dimensions: 24 × 24 cm
• Weight: approx. 4.5 kg
* Style: Classic
* Provenance: Private collection
Total weight: approx. 10.5 kg
The sale is for the complete pair of 2 figures.
Thanks to their exceptional size, fine detailing and matching design, these figures are particularly decorative.
An impressive pair for collectors of Art Nouveau, Jugendstil and antique Bohemian art pottery.
The photographs form an integral part of the description. Please examine all photographs carefully to assess the condition, finish and details accurately.
Important – Collection recommended
Given the exceptional size, weight and fragility of these antique figures, we strongly recommend collecting this lot in person.!!
Personal collection offers the best guarantee of safe transport and prevents possible damage during shipping.
Several other exceptional pieces from this private collection are currently being offered for sale.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Bernard Bloch
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Austria
Style
Art Nouveau
Material
Earthenware
Title of artwork
Antiek Art Nouveau beeld
Signature
Plate signed
Year
1900
Colour
Bronze, Cream
Condition
Good condition
Height
66 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
0 g
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