Bronz
24*10*20
Hello, this item is an Austrian Vienna bronze sculpture depicting a standing deer on a naturalistic rocky base, produced in Vienna during the early to mid 20th century, approximately circa 1920 to 1940. The modeling of the animal, with elongated legs, alert posture, and finely worked head, follows classic Wiener Bronze workshop traditions, which specialized in small to medium-scale animal sculptures with realistic anatomy and expressive stance. The underside bears a stamped foundry mark consistent with Vienna production, and the surface shows a naturally aged green-brown patina with oxidation in recessed areas, typical of outdoor or long-term display. The cast base integrates the landscape directly into the composition, a common feature in Austrian animal bronzes of this period. Based on the measuring tape visible in the photos, the sculpture stands roughly 20 to 24 cm high and appears solid cast rather than hollow decorative spelter.
From a market perspective, early 20th century Vienna bronze animal sculptures of this size typically sell between USD 1000 and USD 2,000, depending on subject appeal, casting quality, condition, and clarity of foundry marks.