Walter Bosse sculpture

This rare brass fox sculpture, designed by Walter Bosse and produced by Herta Baller in Austria during the 1950s, is a superb example of the playful elegance that defines Bosse’s celebrated body of work. Reduced to its essential forms, the fox is depicted with an elongated neck, stylized triangular head, and gracefully curled tail, capturing the animal’s alert and inquisitive character through a strikingly minimalist silhouette.

Cast in solid brass, the sculpture features Bosse’s characteristic dark patinated finish with polished golden highlights along the ears, feet, tail, and facial contours. This subtle contrast accentuates the sculptural lines while lending warmth and depth to the piece. Viewed from every angle, the fox reveals a fluid composition of sweeping curves and geometric planes, making it an engaging decorative object that works equally well on a shelf, desk, or cabinet.

Walter Bosse (1904–1979) was one of Austria’s most influential mid-century designers, renowned for his distinctive brass sculptures and decorative objects that seamlessly combined functionality with artistic expression. Trained at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, Bosse developed a unique design language inspired by the natural world, distilling animals into elegant, modern forms without sacrificing their personality. His long-standing collaboration with Herta Baller during the 1950s produced a series of iconic brass objects that have become highly collectible and remain enduring symbols of Austrian mid-century design.

The sculpture is in good vintage condition with small signs of age and use consistent with its history. The original patinated surface has been well preserved, adding character while highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship and timeless appeal of this classic Walter Bosse design.

Width: 11 cm (4.3 in), depth: 8 cm (3.1 in), height: 13 cm (5.1 in)