Wall decoration - France
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 110 - € 160
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Description from the seller
Elegant Art Nouveau wall object featuring a lying mermaid (Nixe) in a stylized shell. The finely modeled relief combines organic forms with maritime symbolism and is a typical motif of the period around 1900.
Made from heavy cast with a bronzed surface. The natural aged patina underscores the historical character of the object. Due to the design, it is suitable both as a decorative wall sculpture and as a small tray.
Details:
Era: Art Nouveau, ca. 1890–1920
Material: bronzed cast (likely zinc- or iron-cast)
Motif: mermaid / nixie in a shell
Dimensions: height 16 cm, width 19 cm
Weight: 1,526 g
Condition: age-appropriate good condition with patina, wear and signs of use.
A decorative collector’s item of the Art Nouveau with a maritime motif and extraordinary charisma, ideal for lovers of historical art and home objects.
Seller's Story
Welcome to my Catawiki shop.
I am a commercial trader with a focus on art, vintage objects, collectibles, antiques, and distinctive individual pieces. My interest lies especially in exceptional objects with history, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal.
Each object is carefully researched, inspected, photographed, and described by me. I place great importance on as accurate an identification as possible, transparent condition details, and secure packaging.
My assortment includes, among other things, artworks, prints, design objects, vintage decor, collectibles, and selected rarities from various eras.
Many of my pieces come from estates, liquidation of collections, auctions, and private collections. My goal is to find special objects and pass them on to new owners who will appreciate their history and character.
Thank you for your interest and enjoy exploring my offerings.
Translated by Google TranslateElegant Art Nouveau wall object featuring a lying mermaid (Nixe) in a stylized shell. The finely modeled relief combines organic forms with maritime symbolism and is a typical motif of the period around 1900.
Made from heavy cast with a bronzed surface. The natural aged patina underscores the historical character of the object. Due to the design, it is suitable both as a decorative wall sculpture and as a small tray.
Details:
Era: Art Nouveau, ca. 1890–1920
Material: bronzed cast (likely zinc- or iron-cast)
Motif: mermaid / nixie in a shell
Dimensions: height 16 cm, width 19 cm
Weight: 1,526 g
Condition: age-appropriate good condition with patina, wear and signs of use.
A decorative collector’s item of the Art Nouveau with a maritime motif and extraordinary charisma, ideal for lovers of historical art and home objects.
Seller's Story
Welcome to my Catawiki shop.
I am a commercial trader with a focus on art, vintage objects, collectibles, antiques, and distinctive individual pieces. My interest lies especially in exceptional objects with history, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal.
Each object is carefully researched, inspected, photographed, and described by me. I place great importance on as accurate an identification as possible, transparent condition details, and secure packaging.
My assortment includes, among other things, artworks, prints, design objects, vintage decor, collectibles, and selected rarities from various eras.
Many of my pieces come from estates, liquidation of collections, auctions, and private collections. My goal is to find special objects and pass them on to new owners who will appreciate their history and character.
Thank you for your interest and enjoy exploring my offerings.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Material
Alloy
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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