Argentor of Vienna, Richard Thuss
Argentor of Vienna, Richard Thuss
Argentor-Werke was a Viennese metalware manufacturer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company produced silver-plated tableware, decorative objects, lighting and cast bronze sculptures in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Its work combined industrial manufacture with detailed Viennese metal craftsmanship and designs by artists including Richard Thuss.
Richard Thuss (1865–1953) was an Austrian sculptor associated with figurative bronze works of the early 20th century. His athletes, dancers and sporting figures were executed with close attention to movement, anatomy and period detail, often by the Viennese Argentor foundry. These works connect academic sculpture with the decorative bronze tradition of Art Nouveau and Art Deco Vienna.
1920s Golf Player Harry Vardon Bronze Statue, Richard Thuss, Argentor Vienna
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A stunning antique early 20th-century Austrian Art Nouveau bronze portrait figurine / sculpture depicting the renowned golfer Harry Vardon, titled "Joueur au Golf". This piece is dated circa 1925 and was created by sculptor and designer Richard Thuss (1865–1953). It was crafted by the esteemed company Argentor of Vienna, Austria. This captivating and elegant Jugendstil sculpture is crafted from black-finished bronze and mounted on its original marble base, enhancing its overall allure. A finely modeled and meticulously detailed example of Viennese bronze craftsmanship. The sculpture stands 12.5 inches tall and remains in very good, original condition. It is marked on the base with "Argentor Vienna," a hallmark of its provenance and quality. Henry William Vardon (9 May 1870 – 20 March 1937) was a celebrated professional golfer from Jersey. He was a member of the esteemed Great Triumvirate alongside John Henry Taylor and James Braid. Vardon won The Open Championship (also known as The British Open) a record six times and claimed victory at the 1900 U.S. Open.
- designer
- Argentor of Vienna, Richard Thuss
- material
- Bronze, Marble
- style
- Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- year
- 1925
- measurements
- h: 12.5 in, w: 6 in, d: 4 in
h: 32 cm, w: 15 cm, d: 10 cm
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