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Art Nouveau wax seal in bronze and onyx – Owl figurine – France, circa 1900

Magnificent Art Nouveau seal (circa 1900), blending the nobility of bronze with the elegance of natural stone.
This refined display piece features a figural handle depicting a watchful owl, a symbol of wisdom and clairvoyance. The metal engraving work on the plumage is of great finesse, typical of the naturalist school of the early 20th century.
The body of the handle is carved from onyx (or veined marble) in amber and honey tones, offering a very pleasant grip and a warm contrast with the gilded bronze.

Art Nouveau wax seal in bronze and onyx – Owl figurine – France, circa 1900

Magnificent Art Nouveau seal (circa 1900), blending the nobility of bronze with the elegance of natural stone.
This refined display piece features a figural handle depicting a watchful owl, a symbol of wisdom and clairvoyance. The metal engraving work on the plumage is of great finesse, typical of the naturalist school of the early 20th century.
The body of the handle is carved from onyx (or veined marble) in amber and honey tones, offering a very pleasant grip and a warm contrast with the gilded bronze.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Bronze type
Gilt bronze, Patinated bronze
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze, Onyx
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Private

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