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Bronze Art Nouveau vase from France, circa 1970–1980, featuring a central mythological mask and dragon form handles; height 49 cm, width 32 cm, depth 23 cm, weight 7.4 kg, in good condition with minor aging signs.
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Large Art Nouveau Bronze Vase with Mythological Mask and Dragon Handles
France, circa 1890–1910
Impressive and sculptural solid bronze vase executed in the late Art Nouveau / Neo-Classical revival style. The vase features a finely modelled central female mask framed within flowing organic forms, flanked by dramatic dragon or griffin-form handles. The body is richly decorated with vegetal motifs and finished in a deep brown patina with green highlights enhancing the relief work.
The flared neck is decorated with stylised floral ornamentation, while the stepped circular base provides balance and architectural presence.
This piece reflects the strong French decorative arts tradition at the turn of the 20th century, where classical mythology was reinterpreted through Art Nouveau movement and naturalistic forms.
Origin: France (attributed)
Period: Circa 1890–1910
Style: Art Nouveau / Neo-Classical revival
Material: bronze
Height: 49 cm
Width: 32 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Weight: 7.4 kg
Condition:
Good antique condition with. No visible structural damage. Minor surface wear consistent with age. The vase seems to be leaning to one side.
Large Art Nouveau Bronze Vase with Mythological Mask and Dragon Handles
France, circa 1890–1910
Impressive and sculptural solid bronze vase executed in the late Art Nouveau / Neo-Classical revival style. The vase features a finely modelled central female mask framed within flowing organic forms, flanked by dramatic dragon or griffin-form handles. The body is richly decorated with vegetal motifs and finished in a deep brown patina with green highlights enhancing the relief work.
The flared neck is decorated with stylised floral ornamentation, while the stepped circular base provides balance and architectural presence.
This piece reflects the strong French decorative arts tradition at the turn of the 20th century, where classical mythology was reinterpreted through Art Nouveau movement and naturalistic forms.
Origin: France (attributed)
Period: Circa 1890–1910
Style: Art Nouveau / Neo-Classical revival
Material: bronze
Height: 49 cm
Width: 32 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Weight: 7.4 kg
Condition:
Good antique condition with. No visible structural damage. Minor surface wear consistent with age. The vase seems to be leaning to one side.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
7400 g
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
49 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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