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2509 - "Athenais" bust. Vienna-based manufacturer Friedrich Goldscheider.

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"Athenais" bust. Vienna-based manufacturer Friedrich Goldscheider. Stamp GS 13 Sculpture (ca. 1900–1920), engraved signature "Cherc". Model No. 2254, 99, 32. Designed by Hans Schörk (under the pseudonym Cherc) (1849 Vienna – 1899 Vienna?) Light-colored clay body, glazed in dark bronze. Height approx. 45 cm. 3.16 kg. Bust of the soothsayer Athenais as a young lady adorned with flowers, head turned to the left; on a fluted pedestal. With minor chips; the ends of the braids have been glued and retouched. Bibliography: Dechant, Robert E. / Goldscheider, Filip: *Goldscheider—Company History and Catalog Raisonné*, Stuttgart 2007, p. 352. Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus. Bidding period: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated time: 2:05 p.m. (CET) "Athenais" bust. Vienna-based manufacturer Friedrich Goldscheider. Maker’s mark GS 13 Sculpture (ca. 1900–1920), engraved signature “Cherc.” Model No. 2254, 99, 32. Design: Hans Schörk (under the pseudonym Cherc) (1849 Vienna – 1899 Vienna?) Light-colored body, glazed in dark bronze. Height approx. 45 cm. 3.16 kg. Bust of the soothsayer Athenais as a young woman adorned with flowers, head turned to the left; on a fluted pedestal. With minor chips; ends of the braid glued and retouched. Bibliography: Dechant, Robert E. / Goldscheider, Filip: Goldscheider—Company History and Catalog Raisonné, Stuttgart 2007, p. 352. Provenance: Peter Kaus Museum Estate. Call time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 2:05 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be considered only as an aid—not a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.

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