This silhouette figure of a chimney sweep, crafted in Austria circa 1920, exemplifies early 20th-century modernist design and the popular 'shadow cabinet' technique of the interwar period. The form is made from nickel-plated brass, resulting in a cool, silvery sheen with subtle patina and reflective highlights. The design is minimalist and stylized: the chimney sweep—top hat, ladder, and tools included—appears as a flat, cut-out outline mounted on an oval base. The piece emphasizes geometric simplicity, focusing on contour rather than detail, and features precisely cut edges, a smooth, glossy surface, and elongated proportions that capture the iconic pose. Minor scratches and gentle darkening speak to its age, but the overall condition is described as very good, with no visible damage or repairs. This small sculpture, restrained in form yet rich in suggestion, seems to echo the cityscapes of the early 20th century, when the shadow of a figure and their tools could become an artistic motif. The nickel-plated surface reflects light like an old mirror, conjuring an era when outline and silhouette carried more weight than intricate detail. The figure evokes the atmosphere of Viennese studios and cafés, places where tradition and modernity sparked new artistic ideas. In the chimney sweep's simple silhouette, one senses the industrial transformation and fascination with urban life; the cool metallic gleam keeps the piece subtly distant, almost like a scene from a silent play. This figure could be displayed on a low sideboard or shelf in a living
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Height14 cm
Depth12 cm
Width3 cm
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Width3 cm
Height14 cm
Depth12 cm
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