Vase (2) - Brass
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A completed pair of World War I French trench art vases in brass, dating to 1900–1910, each 30 cm tall with a 9 cm width and depth, produced in excellent condition.
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Completed pair of World War I French 30 cm trench art vases.Artistic Details and CraftsmanshipThese pieces display the specific design elements and techniques used to transform battlefield debris into art:Art Nouveau Influence: The stylized, flowing organic stems and distinct flower blooms reflect the Art Nouveau style popular across Europe during the 1910s.Repoussé Technique: The intricate design was created from the inside out using hammers and punches to raise the brass metal, giving the petals and leaves a pronounced three-dimensional texture.Chased / Hammered Background: The textured, dimpled pattern surrounding the floral art was achieved by thousands of tiny, individual strikes with a stippling tool, helping the polished flowers stand out.Frested Top and Trim: The crimping and open fretwork cutouts along the top rim and bottom border show advanced metalworking skill, making them resemble true decorative home vases rather than weapon fragments.
Seller's Story
Welkom bij Decor To Adore eu / nl. Bij Decor To Adore ervaart u kunst op een unieke wijze. Bezoek onze galerie en ontdek kunst met verscheidenheid in verzamelobjecten. Bij ons vind je verschillende verzamelobjecten van meubilair tot de kleinste kristallen decoratie. Wij handelen in porselein, bronze, koper, kristal, art deco, glas etc... antieke verzamelobjecten, maar ook prachtige decoratiewerken. Als u verder nog opzoek bent naar andere interessante objecten, dan nodig ik u hierbij uit om ook een kijkje te nemen op onze website!
Completed pair of World War I French 30 cm trench art vases.Artistic Details and CraftsmanshipThese pieces display the specific design elements and techniques used to transform battlefield debris into art:Art Nouveau Influence: The stylized, flowing organic stems and distinct flower blooms reflect the Art Nouveau style popular across Europe during the 1910s.Repoussé Technique: The intricate design was created from the inside out using hammers and punches to raise the brass metal, giving the petals and leaves a pronounced three-dimensional texture.Chased / Hammered Background: The textured, dimpled pattern surrounding the floral art was achieved by thousands of tiny, individual strikes with a stippling tool, helping the polished flowers stand out.Frested Top and Trim: The crimping and open fretwork cutouts along the top rim and bottom border show advanced metalworking skill, making them resemble true decorative home vases rather than weapon fragments.
Seller's Story
Welkom bij Decor To Adore eu / nl. Bij Decor To Adore ervaart u kunst op een unieke wijze. Bezoek onze galerie en ontdek kunst met verscheidenheid in verzamelobjecten. Bij ons vind je verschillende verzamelobjecten van meubilair tot de kleinste kristallen decoratie. Wij handelen in porselein, bronze, koper, kristal, art deco, glas etc... antieke verzamelobjecten, maar ook prachtige decoratiewerken. Als u verder nog opzoek bent naar andere interessante objecten, dan nodig ik u hierbij uit om ook een kijkje te nemen op onze website!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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