Jugendstil vases designed by Gustav Gurschner who was a sculptor too. Living from 1873 to 1970, Gurschner studied art in Vienna and in Paris. In 1898, he participated in the inaugural exposition of the Vienna Secession. Also designed ashtrays, a far more popular item in 1910 then they are now.

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Vase in gilt patinated bronze. ca. 1900. Austrian. Jugendstil. Gustav Gurschner, designer (1873-1970). Maker’s marks: stamped GURSCHNER on the base, numbered M/134 on the underside. Image ©  2024 Sothebys. Fair use license. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/important-design/gustav-gurschner-vase

Vase. ca. 1900. Austrian, made in Vienna. Jugendstil. Patinated bronze and enamel. Gustav Gurschner, designer (1873-1970). K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien, manufacturer. Maker’s marks: stamped GURSCHNER on the base, numbered 1430 b and stamped K.K. Kunst.Erzgiesserei Wien on the underside. Image ©  2024 Sothebys. Fair use license. https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2019/design-pf1904/lot.45.html
Vase. ca. 1910. Austrian, made in Vienna. Bronze with cross relief. Gurschner, designer (1873-1970). K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien, manufacturer. Signed. Image © 1stDibs.com, Inc. 2024. Fair use license. https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/vases-vessels/vases/bronze-vase-gustav-gurschner-circa-1910-austrian-jugendstil/id-f_26264222/

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