Owls - Bowl - Bronze
Opens 11:00
Starting bid
€ 1
Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.
Expert
Selected by Michel Karis
Art historian with extensive experience working at various auction houses in antiques.
Estimate € 120 - € 180
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 129382 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Bowl with Owls
In excellent condition – No reserve.
A striking and highly decorative Art Nouveau bronze bowl featuring a remarkable sculptural design with a circular arrangement of stylized owls. The piece radiates strong symbolism and craftsmanship typical of the late 19th–early 20th century Jugendstil movement.
The bowl is cast in solid bronze and has an impressive weight of 930 grams, immediately conveying the high material quality. Around the rim, beautifully detailed owls form a rhythmic composition, each rendered with finely textured feathers and expressive eyes. Between the figures, small openwork geometric cut-outs add depth and visual lightness to the design.
The warm golden bronze surface has been carefully polished and waxed, enhancing the sculptural relief and giving the piece a rich, elegant sheen. From above, the composition forms a harmonious radial pattern, making the object both a functional bowl and a sculptural centerpiece.
Objects featuring owls were particularly popular during the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890–1910). The owl symbolized wisdom and mystery and was widely used in decorative arts, jewelry, and architectural ornamentation. Pieces like this were often used as vide-poche bowls, desk accessories, or decorative table objects in refined interiors of the period.
Dimensions
18 x 18 x 3,5 cm (d x w x h)
Weight: app 930 grams
Condition
In excellent condition. The bronze has been professionally polished and waxed.
A rare and charming Art Nouveau bronze owl bowl, combining symbolism, craftsmanship, and decorative elegance — a true eye-catcher for any interior or collection.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Bowl with Owls
In excellent condition – No reserve.
A striking and highly decorative Art Nouveau bronze bowl featuring a remarkable sculptural design with a circular arrangement of stylized owls. The piece radiates strong symbolism and craftsmanship typical of the late 19th–early 20th century Jugendstil movement.
The bowl is cast in solid bronze and has an impressive weight of 930 grams, immediately conveying the high material quality. Around the rim, beautifully detailed owls form a rhythmic composition, each rendered with finely textured feathers and expressive eyes. Between the figures, small openwork geometric cut-outs add depth and visual lightness to the design.
The warm golden bronze surface has been carefully polished and waxed, enhancing the sculptural relief and giving the piece a rich, elegant sheen. From above, the composition forms a harmonious radial pattern, making the object both a functional bowl and a sculptural centerpiece.
Objects featuring owls were particularly popular during the Art Nouveau period (circa 1890–1910). The owl symbolized wisdom and mystery and was widely used in decorative arts, jewelry, and architectural ornamentation. Pieces like this were often used as vide-poche bowls, desk accessories, or decorative table objects in refined interiors of the period.
Dimensions
18 x 18 x 3,5 cm (d x w x h)
Weight: app 930 grams
Condition
In excellent condition. The bronze has been professionally polished and waxed.
A rare and charming Art Nouveau bronze owl bowl, combining symbolism, craftsmanship, and decorative elegance — a true eye-catcher for any interior or collection.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Owls
Material
Bronze
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
