Antique Art Nouveau/ Jugendstil Large Jardinière with Floral Brass Decoration, circa 1900 In excellent condition – No reserve. A highly decorative large Art Nouveau jardinière, dating from approximately 1900, featuring an exceptionally rich combination of embossed floral ornamentation, warm golden-toned brasswork and a heavy solid wooden structure. This large and heavy jardinière is a genuine eye-catcher and an appealing decorative object for collectors of Art Nouveau, Jugendstil and late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century decorative arts. It would make a striking display piece on a mantelpiece, sideboard or antique table. Details Object: Antique jardinière / decorative planter with original tin tray. Period: Approximately 1900 (approximately 125 years old) Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Materials: Wood and brass. Decoration: Embossed floral motifs, stylised foliage, ornamental studs and contrasting metal details Colour: Gold-tone, silver-tone and brown Dimensions (h × w × d): Approx. 15.5 × 40 × 13.5 cm Weight: Approx. 1.95 kg A distinctive and richly decorated Art Nouveau jardinière, offered without reserve and ready to add character to a collection of antique decorative objects. Historical context Around 1900, the Art Nouveau movement transformed European decorative arts through its emphasis on organic forms, flowing lines and motifs inspired by nature. Flowers, foliage and stylised botanical ornamentation became defining features of the movement. This jardinière reflects that aesthetic through its elaborate floral reliefs, curved silhouette and richly ornamented metalwork.