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c1900 small austrian vienna bronze dwarf miner with giant crystal diamond

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SA1234315

C.1900 Small Austrian Vienna Bronze Dwarf Miner With Giant Crystal Diamond

£220    $301    €257
Item Number: SA1234315
Date of manufacture: 19th Century
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Artsonline
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Description

C.1900 Small Austrian Vienna Bronze Dwarf Miner with Giant Crystal Diamond
Brief Description:
A wonderfully unusual late 19th/early 20th-century Austrian Vienna bronze novelty sculpture depicting a bearded dwarf miner discovering an enormous faceted crystal “diamond”.
Dating to circa 1890–1910, the charming little figure is modelled wearing traditional working clothes and boots, with a mining hammer raised triumphantly in one hand.
Beside him sits an exceptionally large faceted clear crystal/glass gemstone, cleverly positioned within a naturalistically modelled rocky outcrop to give the appearance of a gigantic diamond freshly unearthed by the miner.
The contrast between the dark, naturally aged bronze and the brilliantly faceted clear stone gives the piece tremendous character, particularly as the crystal catches and reflects the surrounding light.
The bronze is mounted upon its original oval moulded base, which has acquired a lovely untouched surface and patina through age.
A particularly charming and rather eccentric example of the Austrian/Viennese tradition for humorous miniature bronzes and novelty desk objects produced around the turn of the 20th century.
A fabulous little conversation piece that would display beautifully upon a desk, library table or within a collection of Vienna bronzes.
Attributes:
Origin: Austrian / Viennese
Date: Circa 1890–1910
Material: Bronze with faceted crystal/glass gemstone
Subject: Dwarf miner/prospector discovering a giant diamond
Condition:
Good antique condition with an attractive aged patina and surface wear commensurate with its age. The faceted gemstone is removable from its shaped rocky setting. Please study the photographs, which form part of the condition report.
Overall Measurements:
INCHES & CENTIMETRES
Height: 2.8'' | 7.1 cm
Width: 4.2'' | 10.6 cm
Depth: 3.2'' | 8.1 cm
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Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 19th Century.


Dimensions

Height = 7.1 cm (2.8")
Width = 10.6 cm (4.2")
Depth = 8.1 cm (3.2")


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