Symbolic Female Bust, Goldscheider Manufacture, Vienna
Artist: Goldscheider, Vienne
Important allegorical female bust with a meditative expression. The figure is adorned with an owl with drooping wings, a symbolic element integrated from the outset. The base is formed of stacked books. Iconography and symbolism: The owl is the traditional attribute of wisdom and knowledge (Athena/Minerva). In Symbolism, it embodies reflection and inner wisdom. The books evoke erudition and the transmission of knowledge, representing an allegorical figure of Knowledge. A rare and intellectual work, emblematic of fin-de-siècle Symbolism, produced by the prestigious Goldscheider factory.
3 800 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Good condition
Material: Terracotta
Width: 43 cm
Height: 66 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Reference (ID): 1718833
Availability: In stock
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