Designer: Karl Hagenauer (1898 – 1956) or Franz Hagenauer (1906 – 1986)

Item: Boomerang shaped ashtray

Manufactured by: Werkstätte Hagenauer

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: 1930s

Materials: Patinated and polished bronze or brass

Dimensions: 6” x 4” x ¾”  

Condition: Very good with age appropriate patina loss in the well of the tray from use, and some spots of oxidation that can be rubbed out, but we chose to leave it as is. 

References:  Edward, Alfred W. Art Deco Sculpture & Metalware, Schiffer Publishing (1996);  Hagenauer: Wiener Moderne Und Neue Sachlichkeit (2011)

Description: Another great modern design by Karl or Franz Hagenauer.  Illustrated on page 64 of Edward’s book.  In 1996 when that reference book was written its estimated value was $200 to $300.  Also in the of the 2011 exhibition catalog Hagenauer: Wiener Moderne Und Neue Sachlichkeit.  Marked on the bottom “Handmade”, “wHw” mark, “Made in Vienna Austria” and “Hagenauer Wien”.  We have never seen another come to market.