GUSTAV GURSCHNER
| About the artist | Mühldorf (Bavaria) 1873 – 1971 Vienna |
| Designed by | Gustav Gurschner, Vienna, around 1905 |
| Executed by | K. K. Kunsterzgiesserei Wien attr. |
| Marked | Gurschner |
| Dimensions | Sculpture: H 36 cm, W 23, D 7 cm; Base: H 4 cm, W 32.5 cm, D 16.5 cm |
| Material | Zinc cast, tin-plated, very solid and fine cast, marble base replaced, very beautiful condition |
| Provenance | private property, Germany |
The Victresses were originally created as caryatids/supports for the upper part of a sideboard. They symbolise the female/victress who supports society, thus representing an early work of art that refers to emancipation.
Sincere thanks to art historian Dr Bernd Ernsting from the Letter Foundation Cologne for his expert opinion.
H18/24