Patinated head Franz Hagenauer 1950s

Human depictions by Franz Hagenauer usually show a clear reduction of facial features: In many cases, only hair, lips or breasts allow conclusions to be drawn about the person depicted. In this figure, Franz Hagenauer omits all these attributes and limits himself to the depiction of head, neck, eyes, mouth and nose. This strict reduction, combined with absolutely idealized proportions, result in a feeling of perfection upon viewing the object. Our bust radiates elegance and grandeur, which in this intensity are extremely rare in the world of art. The patinated surface of the otherwise warm brass alloy rips the figure out of reality and gives it a cool and rapturous timelessness. This sculpture is one of the most impressive works by Franz Hagenauer that we have ever had the pleasure of presenting.