BRUNO ZACH AKA PROFESSOR J. TUCH, Austrian (1891 - 1945), BRONZE NUDE WITH ROSE, Signed Tuch, SS within square, early 20th century. The voluptuous nude girl with long hair falling over her ample hips. 21 inches on marble base. Several irregular patina spots. Excellent style. Provenance: Acquired by the current owner at a New Jersey estate auction in the early 1990's.

Bruno Zach (sometimes spelled Zack) was born in the town of Schitomir, Ukraine on the May 6, 1891 and died on February 20 1945 in Vienna. He studied at the Vienna Academy under Hans Bitterlich and Josef Mullner, a well known monumental sculptor. Bruno Zach worked for various foundries in Vienna - and also worked under the name of "Tuch", and produced Orientalist inspired erotica under the pseudonym of "K. Salat". The subjects of Zach's bronze works include western, orientalist, sporting, animalier, art deco and erotic subjects. Sculptures in bronze and ivory were also cast and carved by him in Vienna.

Provenance: An extensive 20th century New Jersey collection. Assembled over the past 35 years.

All pieces have been carefully vetted by at least two experts for authenticity, condition, and good and legal provenance. All pieces come with an unlimited money back guarantee of authenticity. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, Chapter 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 


A Certificate of Authenticity with printed color image is available to winning bidders upon request.

Nice condition as pictured.