Josef Lorenzl Goldscheider Art Deco Figural Lamp Katta Sterna 5569 Austria c1926 For Sale

An Art Deco figural lamp featuring Josef Lorenzl’s celebrated compositionKatta Sterna und Maria Solveg, produced by the Wiener Manufaktur Friedrich Goldscheider.

Documented as Goldscheider Model 5569, the design depicts two female dancers standing one behind the other, their arms extended to create a striking horizontal composition. Created around 1926, the model represents a distinctive example of Austrian Art Deco ceramic design.

The composition combines elongated proportions and stylized figures with richly decorated costumes, geometric headwear, and an expressive arrangement of the dancers.

The two figures wear contrasting black-and-white patterned bodices and voluminous blue skirts decorated with large floral motifs in blue, yellow, white, and pink. Their extended arms, closely arranged profiles, and coordinated costumes give the composition a strong sense of movement.

The sculptural group is mounted on a substantial, pale-colored geometric base and incorporates a lighting assembly above the figures.

The combination of sculptural ceramic, elaborate surface decoration, and lighting makes this an especially distinctive format of the documented Lorenzl design.

Josef Lorenzl (1892–1950)

Josef Lorenzl was an Austrian sculptor and ceramic artist celebrated for his stylized female figures and dancers. His work is recognized for its elongated proportions, elegant poses, and distinctive interpretation of the human form.

Lorenzl collaborated with the Wiener Manufaktur Friedrich Goldscheider, producing designs that became important examples of early 20th-century Austrian decorative arts.

The Wien Museum documentsKatta Sterna und Maria Solvegas a design by Josef Lorenzl, produced by the Wiener Manufaktur Friedrich Goldscheider and dating to approximately 1926. The museum identifies the model as No. 5569.

Dorotheum has also documented a lamp version of this composition under Model 5569, identifying Lorenzl as the designer and Goldscheider as the manufacturer.

These references provide historical context for the design and its place within the history of Viennese decorative arts.

The museum and sale references concern the documented model and related examples; they should not be interpreted as an individual authentication of the present object.

• Designer: Josef Lorenzl
• Manufacturer: Wiener Manufaktur Friedrich Goldscheider
• Model: 5569
• Design title: Katta Sterna und Maria Solveg
• Date of design: Circa 1926
• Style: Austrian Art Deco
• Subject: Two female dancers
• Material: Ceramic
• Decoration: Colored glazed and decorated surfaces
• Country of origin: Austria, subject to confirmation from the markings

Dimensions

• Overall height: Approximately 26 inches
• Maximum width: Approximately 9.5 inches

Measurements are approximate. Please confirm whether the stated dimensions include the entire lighting assembly.

The composition is identified with Josef Lorenzl and Goldscheider Model 5569.

Base: Signed

Underside: Hand- Decorated Made in Austria. Goldscheider manufacturers mark. Model 5569

Please consult the photographs for details of the sculpture, base, lamp assembly, and visible markings.

The underside and any impressed numbers, manufacturer stamps, signatures, or other identifying marks are important to the object’s attribution. Please contact us if additional photographs of these details would be helpful.

The lamp displays age-related wear and condition issues consistent with its history.

Observed condition details include:

• Minor surface marks and light scratches.
• Glaze imperfections and handling wear.
• Areas of wear to the painted decoration and finish.
• Small chips to the hat of dancers.
• A small chip to the nose of one dancer.
• A small loss to the fingertip/nail of one dancer.
• A previous repair to the lamp column, which was severed from the sculpture and subsequently reattached. Evidence of this repair remains visible.

Please examine all photographs carefully and review the condition details before purchasing. Additional photographs or clarification can be requested.

The lamp is NOT currently working and has not been electrically tested.

The electrical cord has been cut or disconnected, and the electrical system has not been evaluated.

The lamp is being sold as non-working and for restoration.

Do not plug in or connect the lamp to an electrical supply in its present condition. Any rewiring or restoration should be undertaken by a qualified electrician or professional lighting specialist.

The lamp is sold as pictured and as-is, with no guarantee or warranty regarding electrical functionality.

Please confirm whether the pictured bulbs and any other lighting components are included in the sale.

Of interest to collectors of Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Vienna, Austrian Art Deco, and early 20th-century European decorative arts, Model 5569 brings together an extensively documented ceramic design and a distinctive figural lighting form.

The model’s presence in museum documentation and published sale records provides a research foundation for understanding its artistic and manufacturing context.

Relevant collecting interests include Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider ceramics, Austrian Art Deco, Viennese decorative arts, Art Deco sculpture, and figural lamps.

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This Josef Lorenzl / Goldscheider Model 5569 is offered to collectors of Austrian Art Deco, Viennese decorative arts, and early 20th-century sculptural design.

Please review the photographs, measurements, condition details, and electrical disclosures carefully before purchasing.