Antique Letter Opener by P. Teseszczuk 1900\'s Bronze Gold Gilded # Signed For Sale

Peter Tereszczuk was an important Austrian-Ukrainian sculptor working in Vienna and known for his expressive and naturalistic Art Nouveau bronze sculptures. Born in 1875 in Wybudow, Ukraine then part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Tereszczuk moved to Vienna to study sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule from 1893–99 under Hermann Klotz. He lived and worked in Vienna at Zollergasse 43, the section of the city famous for its foundries and created fine bronze figural groups and sculptures in the Art nouveau style. His work is distinctive in style, often sentimental and with intriguing and contemplative expressions; the figures often with ivory faces and hands. Tereszczuk also created beautiful objects of art such as desk sets.
Very good condition considering age probably 1905-1930, he was born 1875, died 1963, did a lot of incredible objects, won mant World Fair/Exhibitions. As we purchaed along w/a P.T. Sculpture also listed on our site, gorgeous, extremely rare piece. Letter opener is 9 nches a few small dents but gold gilding is damn near 99%