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Toilet tray-mirror (vanity tray) in Art Nouveau style (Liberty style), dating from the early 1900s (circa 1900-1910), signed by the celebrated French designer and decorator Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955).
Structure in bronze/brass, cast and gilded or patinated with a matte finish, original-era back mirror with a mounting backing on the rear.

Signature: Hand-engraved on the lateral edge of the bronze casting: DUFRÊNE (or DUFRENE).

Overall condition: Very good. The metal structure retains a pleasant antique patina with no cracks or evident deformations.
- Mirror: Integral surface, free from chips or cracks, with very light patina/ natural oxidation due to time that attests to its authenticity.
- Back: Complete with its era-typical paper/cardboard closing cover.

Vassoio-specchio da toilette (plateau de toilette) d'epoca Art Nouveau (Stile Liberty), risalente a inizio '900 (circa 1900-1910), firmato dal celebre designer e decoratore francese Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955).
Struttura in bronzo/ottone fuso dorato o patinato con finitura opaca, fondo a specchio originale dell'epoca con contropiastra di fissaggio sul retro.

Firma: Incisa a mano sul bordo laterale della fusione in bronzo: DUFRÊNE (o DUFRENE).

Stato generale: Molto buono. La struttura in metallo conserva una piacevole patina d'epoca senza crepe o deformazioni evidenti.
-Specchio: Superficie integra, priva di sbeccature o crepe, con leggerissima patinatura/ossidazione naturale  dovuta al tempo che ne attesta l'autenticità.
-Retro: Completo della sua copertura di chiusura in carta/cartone dell'epoca.

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Decorative tray - Mirror Plateau Vanity

mirror, Brass, Gilt brass - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes  - Height: 3 cm

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Art Nouveau Liberty vanity tray mirror dating to ca. 1900–1910, with a gilded bronze/brass fused frame and original back mirror, measuring 57 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep and 3 cm high, signed DUFRÊNE and in very good condition with time patina.

Decorative tray - Mirror Plateau Vanity

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Art Nouveau Liberty vanity tray mirror dating to ca. 1900–1910, with a gilded bronze/brass fused frame and original back mirror, measuring 57 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep and 3 cm high, signed DUFRÊNE and in very good condition with time patina.

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