Auction 182A

Art Nouveau - Art Deco

16. June 2026 at 3:00 PM CEST

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Art Nouveau - Art Deco
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Austrian glass and bronze figurines are the focus of the auction on June 16. We are particularly pleased to present a large collection of various vase designs from the Johann Loetz Wwe. glassworks. More than half of the lot consists of items from the estate of a well-known German collector. An extremely rare “creta mit Behängen” vase from 1900 is sure to attract interest here. (Lot 211)

A set of six ceiling lights produced by the Austrian company, featuring various “Phänomen” designs, should also appeal to enthusiasts. Until now, they have illuminated a room in a private Munich residence. (Lot 217) Two rare works by Franz Hofstötter are also available for purchase. (Lots 208 and 232)

The Austrian trend continues with the figurative bronzes. First, we are pleased to offer one of the extremely rare “Nautilus” table lights by Gustav Gurschner, dating from 1899. The cephalopod’s shell fits perfectly into the bronze base, which is designed to resemble natural forms and is modeled after seaweed; the figure of a mermaid wrapped around the stem lends the piece an aura of the fantastical and the Symbolist (Lot 262).

The free spirit of the 1920s, embodied by Bruno Zach’s sassy ladies, is captured more aptly by him than by almost any of his contemporaries. The modern woman smokes, can be assertive, athletic, or even playful (e.g., lot 295). The brothers Karl and Franz Hagenauer also employ similar “everyday motifs.” Tennis players, dancers, and ski jumpers enliven their repertoire. An early wall mirror is also decorated with two female figures as well as animal figures. (Lot 264).

We are particularly delighted to present a rare ceiling light by Otto Prutscher from 1924. The light arms wind stem-like around a fluted brass shaft, then transition into spiral-like blossoms. (Lot 327). Similar floral-style motifs can also be found in the two candelabra attributed to Dagobert Peche (Lot 324).

Five works by the Hungarian artist Vilmos Zsolnay dominate the ceramics selection. Particularly noteworthy here are a handled vase with a lobster by the ceramist Sandor Apati Abt (Lot 364) and a jug with a sculptural leaf handle by Lajos Mack (Lot 365).

Also particularly noteworthy is a large table light ‘Campanules’ from the Gallé workshops. The wonderful yellow-blue (green) contrast makes this lighting piece especially attractive; the bellflower blossoms stand out almost three-dimensionally through etching on the interior (Lot 128). Several very early works by Emile Gallé are also on offer. A ‘Lys’ floor vase from 1895 stands out particularly because its decoration appears to be encased in amber. The fire-polished finish lends the vase an extra special luster (Lot 86).

Emile Gallé is also represented in this auction with several rare pieces of furniture, including a very rare “Berce de Prés” chest of drawers, circa 1902. Its body is made of ash wood, and the sides are decorated with elaborate “Ombelles” carvings. Spanning the two drawers is an inlaid scene of a detailed lakeside landscape with tufts of bear’s-claw in the foreground (Lot 306). Another example of the outstanding craftsmanship of the cabinetmakers in the Gallé workshop is the ‘Libellules’ tea table. Three sculpted, upright dragonflies form the base for the two six- and three-lobed tabletops, which are decorated with elaborate marquetry depicting lake landscapes and dragonflies. (Lot 303)

For decades, works by the Belgian design genius Henry van de Velde have been among the cornerstones of our Art Nouveau and Art Deco auctions. The model of the desk being offered in June can be seen in a contemporary photograph taken in the study of patron Karl-Ernst Osthaus at Haus Hohenhof. The rectangular box shape on a segmented floor plan is clearly recognizable as a work by van de Velde from 1907/08 (Lot 320). Even rarer is the paper knife that Velde designed as early as 1899 for his sister, Jeanne Biart. In contrast to his later paper knives, Velde chose a silver-plated metal mount here, already decorated with his—later iconic—whiplash motif (Lot 474).

Additional high-quality items can be found in the catalog, which will be available online in mid-May.

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