A Wonderful Late-19thC Folk Art Silhouette Sheet Metal Trade Sign Formed as a Violin; from the Workshops of Victor Enzensperger, Vienna, Austria c.1892-7 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The period from around 1860

The period from around 1860 to 1910 is known as the golden age of automata

Horns are efficient weapons and tend to be better developed in those species where males fight over females

or maybe these were the sculptors own teeth

A ready-to-use set that also prove beautifully decorative and provide good value for money

The jardinière stands true and its condition overall would be described as fair to good

A Wonderful Late-19thC Folk Art Silhouette Sheet Metal Trade Sign Formed as a Violin; from the Workshops of Victor Enzensperger, Vienna, Austria c.1892-7 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The period from around 1860Origin: Austrian Period: Late 19thC Provenance: The Workshops of Victor Enzensperger, Vienna, Austria Date: c. 1892 7 Height: 31 Width: 29. 25 Depth: 0. 25 (all hung horizontally & at extremities) The hand cut and riveted sheet metal shop or trade sign in the form of a violin or viola, showing an outstanding patina to both sides bearing the original paint, one side bearing the remains of sign written painted script reading Victor Enzensperger