{"product_id":"josef-lorenzl-arms-out-9597_01","title":"\"Arms Out\" by Josef Lorenzl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-short\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Art Deco Sculptures - Hickmet Fine Arts\" href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/collections\/art-deco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cold painted bronze and ivory study of a young beauty in period attire with excellent colour, her carved ivory head with very fine detail, her trouser outfit close fitting, raised on an onyx base and signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lorenzl, Josef - Artist - Hickmet Fine Arts\" href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/collections\/vendors?q=LORENZL%2C%20JOSEF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:                                     14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e                                                                          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth:                                      10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth:                                      5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:                                Excellent Original Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:                                        1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials:                                 Cold Painted Bronze, Ivory and Onyx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Ref                                   Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefra Certificate:                     TCTQMWTQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU:                                          9597\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLorenzl Arms Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosef Lorenzl (1892–1950)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the leading sculptors of the Art Deco period in Vienna, renowned for his elegant and highly stylised female figures. Trained initially as a modeller at the Vienna Arsenal foundry, Lorenzl developed exceptional technical skill in casting and finishing bronze, which underpinned the refinement of his later work. By the 1920s and 1930s, he had established himself as a key figure in the Viennese decorative arts movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorenzl’s sculptures are characterised by elongated, graceful forms and a strong sense of movement. His female figures—often depicted as dancers—embody the energy and glamour of the Jazz Age, with flowing drapery, poised gestures, and expressive silhouettes. Many of his bronzes were produced in collaboration with prominent foundries such as Keramos, Bergman and Goldscheider, and are frequently mounted on onyx or marble bases that enhance their decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant portion of Lorenzl’s output includes chryselephantine figures, combining patinated bronze with finely carved ivory for the face and hands. These works represent the height of Art Deco luxury, with the contrast of materials creating both visual and tactile richness. The ivory elements are typically delicately detailed, lending a lifelike quality to the figures, while the bronze garments display crisp modelling and subtle patination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorenzl’s compositions range from theatrical, almost exuberant poses to more restrained and intimate studies. In all, there is a consistent emphasis on elegance, rhythm, and modern femininity. Today, his sculptures are highly sought after for their craftsmanship, condition, and iconic representation of the Art Deco aesthetic, standing alongside contemporaries such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iggs9ep0goy23o0q-26148594.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/vendors?q=CHIPARUS%2C%20DEMETRE\" title=\"Chiparus our page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChiparus \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iggs9ep0goy23o0q-26148594.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/vendors?q=PREISS%2C%20FRITZ%20FERDINAND\" title=\"Preiss our page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePreiss \u003c\/a\u003eas enduring symbols of the period’s artistic sophistication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eFor a good selection of the artist’s works please see our link at\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.myshopify.com\/collections\/vendors?q=LORENZL%2C%20JOSEF\" title=\"Lorenzl, Josef - Artist - Hickmet Fine Arts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJosef Lorenzl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yarpp-related\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LORENZL, JOSEF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455501549804,"sku":"9597","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2614\/8594\/files\/Arms_Out.jpg?v=1775656932","url":"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/products\/josef-lorenzl-arms-out-9597_01","provider":"Hickmet Fine Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}