Sculpture "Athlete" by Carl Auböck

Sculpture "Athlete"

The sculpture "Sportlerin" (Sportswoman) from the long-established Carl Auböck workshop is a remarkable combination of modern design and meticulous craftsmanship. The figure is made of solid brass and finished by hand in a complex process by experienced artisans in Vienna.

The design dates from the early 1950s and exemplifies how Carl Auböck translated line, movement, and balance into a sculptural statement. The figure depicts a sporty female silhouette in a taut posture – elegant, minimalist, and timeless. The clear form evokes the spirit of modernism, which was decisively shaped in Vienna and Weimar by the Bauhaus.

The Carl Auböck workshop is now in its fourth generation and is one of the most important names in Austrian design and craftsmanship . The Auböck family's work is exhibited internationally in museums, galleries, and design collections. Collectors particularly appreciate the high proportion of metal used, the iconic forms, and the intrinsic artistic value of the objects.

Why this object is special

• Handmade in Vienna – not an industrially mass-produced item
• Solid brass for weight, durability and material heat resistance
• Historical design of Viennese Modernism – authentic mid-century design
• Made in one of Austria's most renowned arts and crafts workshops
• Suitable for interiors, offices, galleries and modern art collections

Target group & use

Ideal for collectors of Viennese Modernism, lovers of Bauhaus influences, interior designers, galleries, and anyone seeking high-quality art objects with a history. Perfect as a standalone piece on a sideboard or desk, or as a statement piece in artistic living spaces.

Design and manufacturing: Carl Auböck workshop
Material: Patinated brass
Production : new
Height : 22 cm
Width : 6.5 cm
Length : 17 cm
Images : Originals from the Carl Auböck workshop

Discover more from Carl Auböck