Decorative ornament - Spain - Scenes of local customs

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These two bronze ornaments vividly illustrate the modernist spirit of the first half of the 20th century, where worked metal and the enameled image come together to form a single decorative object. The bronze appears molded with undulating lines and an organic contour that recalls the vegetal forms so characteristic of Art Nouveau. It is not a rigid frame, but one that seems to flow around the central scene, as if enveloping it with a movement almost natural.

Inside, the enameled genre scenes provide a soft and luminous contrast against the warm bronze tone. The figures, dressed in period attire and placed in garden settings, convey an idealized vision of daily life, very much in line with the period's decorative sensibility. The enamel, applied with precision, works as a small miniature painting: delicate colors, balanced composition, and a narrative air that invites pausing to look at the details.

The ensemble reflects that modernist pursuit of uniting applied arts and pictorial arts, turning a functional or decorative object into a complete artistic piece. The combination of molded bronze and figurative enamel creates a balance between the solidity of the material and the softness of the scene, giving them an elegant and somewhat nostalgic presence.

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These two bronze ornaments vividly illustrate the modernist spirit of the first half of the 20th century, where worked metal and the enameled image come together to form a single decorative object. The bronze appears molded with undulating lines and an organic contour that recalls the vegetal forms so characteristic of Art Nouveau. It is not a rigid frame, but one that seems to flow around the central scene, as if enveloping it with a movement almost natural.

Inside, the enameled genre scenes provide a soft and luminous contrast against the warm bronze tone. The figures, dressed in period attire and placed in garden settings, convey an idealized vision of daily life, very much in line with the period's decorative sensibility. The enamel, applied with precision, works as a small miniature painting: delicate colors, balanced composition, and a narrative air that invites pausing to look at the details.

The ensemble reflects that modernist pursuit of uniting applied arts and pictorial arts, turning a functional or decorative object into a complete artistic piece. The combination of molded bronze and figurative enamel creates a balance between the solidity of the material and the softness of the scene, giving them an elegant and somewhat nostalgic presence.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Title additional information
Scenes of local customs
Material
Bronze
Country of Origin
Spain
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
SpainVerified
2736
Objects sold
90.81%
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