An enchanting pair of early 20th-century patinated metal vases in a sculptural Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) form. Their organic silhouettes, subtle natural-history reliefs, and warm copper-gold finish make them highly decorative, equally suited for period interiors and modern curated spaces. The bodies feature a classic Northern European Jugendstil motif: finely modelled birds sheltered in reeds and tall grasses, framed by sinuous botanical lines and soft, naturalistic textures. The bases rise from elegant, flowing four-footed supports that transition outward in a stylised floral movement — a characteristic expression of the era’s fascination with nature-derived form and rhythmic line. The matching vases have been fully cleaned and carefully conserved. The warm golden patina is manually and individually applied by hand, giving each vase subtle, authentic variation and a rich artisan depth. This hand-applied finish underscores the pair’s high-end quality and preserves the integrity of the original period technique. Details • Period: approx. 1910 • Style: Jugendstil / Art Nouveau • Material: pressed or cast metal alloy with copper-gold finish • Motif: birds in reeds and grasses with botanical ornamentation • Patina: copper-gold surface tone manually applied by hand • Condition: excellent vintage condition; no cracks, splits, or structural issues; only light age-appropriate surface traces • Dimensions: approx. 18 x 9 x 9 cm (h x w x d) • Weight: approx. 1.4 kg combined • Sold as a matching pair Jugendstil, the German and Dutch expression of Art Nouveau, flourished from 1895 to 1915, celebrating nature-inspired ornamentation, symbolism, and fluid dynamic lines. Birds among reeds became one of the most evocative motifs in Northern European decorative arts, symbolising freedom, natural harmony, and the revival of craftsmanship in artistic household metalware. Vases of this type were created for a rising, design-driven middle-class audience seeking expressive, modern forms rooted in the aesthetics of the natural world. A refined, matching pair with strong visual appeal — a natural-history inspired artistic accent with high-end quality, perfect for console display, a vitrine, or curated open shelving.