Michel Karis

Art Nouveau & Art Deco Furniture Auction

This elegant object is a vintage centerpiece (or fruit/candy holder) in Liberty style (Art Nouveau), characterized by a emerald green blown glass cup set into a hand-forged wrought iron frame with naturalistic motifs of leaves and tendrils.
The base and the braided handle are made of wrought iron, often decorated with grape leaves, roses or berries. The inner container is colored glass, typically dark green or emerald green; small imperfections are witnesses of artisanal craftsmanship.
Originally conceived as a centerpiece for fruit or sweets, it is today appreciated as a collectible piece or decorative home accessory.

Questo elegante oggetto è un centrotavola vintage (o portafrutta/caramelle) in stile Liberty (Art Nouveau), caratterizzato da una coppa in vetro soffiato verde smeraldo inserita in una montatura in ferro battuto lavorata a mano con motivi naturalistici di foglie e tralci.
 La base e il manico intrecciato sono realizzati in ferro battuto, spesso decorato con foglie di vite, rose o bacche. Il contenitore interno è in vetro colorato, tipicamente verde scuro o verde smeraldo,piccole imperfezioni sono testimoni di una realizzazione artigianale 
 Originariamente concepito come centrotavola per frutta o dolci, è oggi apprezzato come pezzo da collezione o complemento d'arredo decorativo. 

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Centrepiece - Wrought iron, Crystal

Italy - 1930-1940

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An Art Nouveau vintage centerpiece/fruit bowl with an emerald green blown glass cup set in a hand-forged wrought iron frame featuring naturalistic leaf and vine motifs, with a twisted base and handle, dating to circa 1930–1940, Italy, weight 1500 g, 28 cm high, 19 cm deep and 19 cm wide, in good condition with light signs of wear from age.

Centrepiece - Wrought iron, Crystal

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