Ceramics, painted green-brown
Austria, Vienna, c. 1910
Manufacturer: Friedrich Goldscheider, Vienna
On the plinth signed ‘Lesca’
On the rear of the plinth marked ‘Goldscheider Wien’ and numbered ‘3559’, ‘67’ and ‘14’
Dimensions: 50 x 52 x 22 cm
Good restored condition

This large ceramic was made by the manufactory Goldscheider, Vienna. On a high naturalistic plinth rises the figure of a bison, which is characterized by the detailed physiognomy and naturalistic design of the coat. The green-brown patina further suggests a bronze sculpture at first sight instead of ceramics.



The work is signed ‘Lesca’ and marked on the back side ‘Goldscheider Wien’ with numbers ‘3559’, ‘67’ and ‘14’. It is in good overall condition. The tips of the two horns are restored. The dimensions are 50 x 52 x 22 cm.



Friedrich Goldscheider (1845-1897)

Friedrich Goldscheider is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the history of European ceramics. He founded his manufactory in Vienna under the name ‘Manufaktur Friedrich Goldscheider’ in 1885. His pieces matched the spirit of the time around 1900 – and particularly in the 1920s. His pieces were well known internationally; they were made of faience, terracotta, bronze and alabaster and represented historicist, art nouveau, art deco and orientalist styles. The Goldscheider family emigrated to England and to the US in 1938 and started new ceramic manufactories there. Friedrich’s son, Walter Goldscheider, only returned to Vienna in 1950. He had to shut down the manufactory for economic reasons. He sold the Goldscheider licenses to a German company called ‘Carstens’. In 1987, Friedrich’s grandchild Peter Goldscheider restarted the family business in Stoob/Austria ‘Stoob’ until 1994.

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