Candelabras by Franz Hagenauer for Werkstatte Hagenauer, 1928, Set of 2

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Pair of candelabra with stylized animal figures, karl hagenauer, werkstatte hagenauer vienna, circa 1928, brass, marked the candelabra belong to … more Pair of candelabra with stylized animal figures, karl hagenauer, werkstatte hagenauer vienna, circa 1928, brass, marked the candelabra belong to the very early objects from the hagenauer workshop. They are already shown in the sales catalog from 1928 where they appear marked with an old model number. Since they are not branded with the typical signet “whw” in a circle, we can date them as early as around 1920. The candelabra are made of solid brass. Massive foot elements support the decoratively twisted and fluted arms, which are crowned by a stylized animal figure. The influence of the wiener werkstatte echoes in the formal language of these objects. In particular, the mythical creature and the flower-like spouts are reminiscent of the imaginative ornamentation of dagobert peche. The harmonious symmetry in the two feet, arms and the two candle holders already anticipate art deco design. Details such as the hand-drawn candlesticks, finely channeled drip guards and feet, testify to the high quality in the execution. One candelabrum marked with mod.no. “7/7” resp. “5/5/1”; second candelabrum marked with “made in austria” and “7/7” resp. “5/1” bib.: comp. Illustration in the sales catalogue werkstatt hagenauer 1928 (unchanged reprint 1999), mod. No. 1057, p. 10 this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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