Hagenauer Statue Metal and Wood, Woman Riding Horse Made in Wien Stamped

Hagenauer statue metal and wood, the woman riding horse. Made in Wien stamped in 3 places on the bottom. A very lyrical and rare piece representing motion and the kind of unique design invention found in the Hagenauer designs. Maybe it is not a woman but a “Buckaroo” out on the range in the classic cowboy pose riding out into the sunset. This is the artistic interpretation. We have seen Hagenauer cowboy figures before but not like the one. So it is your choice, Equestrian riding or cowboy home on the range, this is a fun and unique sculpture.

The Hagenauer firm was founded by Carl Hagenauer in Austria, in 1898. His son Karl became the head of the company in 1928 after having studied with Joseph Hoffman and winning bronze and silver medals at the Paris Exposition of 1925. His work was most prolific, including many “useful objects” such as mirrors, cigar cutters, bookends, and hood ornaments. He produced humorous and playful figures as well as highly stylized ultra-modern sculptures.  He managed Hagenauer Werkstatte until he died in 1956.

His younger brother, Franz, focused more specifically on sculpture, often drawing from African art as his inspiration. His long life ( 1906-1986  ) provided him with a long career and many of the most elegant Hagenauer pieces can be attributed to Franz.  Though both Karl and Franz produced many animal pieces, beautiful female forms were a specialty of Franz’s. Spanish dancers, models, mythical goddesses, and African natives were sources for his design.