"Antique Vienna Bronze By A.chotka Oriental Bronze Lamp"
Antique cold painted polychrome bronze Art Deco figurative lamp with itinerant oriental musicians / circus, it was executed in the 1920s by the famous Viennese bronze sculptor Anton Chotka (1881 - 1955). It is one of his most famous oriental bronze sculptures. His similar works fetch high estimates at international auctions (up to 20,000 USD).
Literature: online: artnet.com; artprice.com, auctions of Sothebys, Christies, Bonhams and others.
Inscription: signed: 'Chotka' on the base.
Technique: polychrome cold painted bronze.
Measurements: 40 x 18 cm.
Condition: in very good original working condition, electrical cables updated.