Nutcracker - Wood - nutcracker
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Wooden nutcracker in Art Deco style, dating to the 1920s–1930s (with possible attribution to the 1950s), carved from dark wood and measuring 34 cm high, 10 cm wide, 6 cm deep, originating from Jura, France.
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and a wooden nutcracker in the form of a lying or stretched naked woman.
This specific type of functional art combines erotic art with practicality and was in the Art Deco period (the 1920s–1930s) and the mid-20th century (the 1950s) a very popular and humorous luxury item in Europe.
How it works:
The two stretched legs of the woman form the levers of the nutcracker.
At the back (or inside) of the thighs there is a hinge point.
When you pull the legs apart, a hollow forms in the middle where a nut can be placed. By squeezing the legs together again with force, the nut cracks.
Material: Cut from a smooth, hard wood (often rosewood, fruitwood, or boxwood) that withstands the pressure of cracking nuts.
The surface has a beautiful, deep brown patina from use.
Style: The clean, symmetrical lines of the body, the stylized facial features and the geometric rendering of the hair at the back of the head are typical characteristics of the Art Deco style.
see the photos for a good impression, part of the description
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Seller's Story
Passion for Art, Antiques, and Collectibles. Always enthusiastically searching for interesting and beautiful Collectibles in Antiques, Art, Curiosities, Design & Vintage at markets, auctions, and estate sales.
I am fascinated by the story and history behind the various objects and their makers. The aim is to give these beautiful objects a new place among enthusiasts for their collection or to enhance their interior.
Started this dream as a sole proprietorship in 2018.
And of course, there is the love for the French Bulldog: Pip and especially successor Chouffe. That's why they are included again in my logo.
Translated by Google Translateand a wooden nutcracker in the form of a lying or stretched naked woman.
This specific type of functional art combines erotic art with practicality and was in the Art Deco period (the 1920s–1930s) and the mid-20th century (the 1950s) a very popular and humorous luxury item in Europe.
How it works:
The two stretched legs of the woman form the levers of the nutcracker.
At the back (or inside) of the thighs there is a hinge point.
When you pull the legs apart, a hollow forms in the middle where a nut can be placed. By squeezing the legs together again with force, the nut cracks.
Material: Cut from a smooth, hard wood (often rosewood, fruitwood, or boxwood) that withstands the pressure of cracking nuts.
The surface has a beautiful, deep brown patina from use.
Style: The clean, symmetrical lines of the body, the stylized facial features and the geometric rendering of the hair at the back of the head are typical characteristics of the Art Deco style.
see the photos for a good impression, part of the description
sent by registered mail
Seller's Story
Passion for Art, Antiques, and Collectibles. Always enthusiastically searching for interesting and beautiful Collectibles in Antiques, Art, Curiosities, Design & Vintage at markets, auctions, and estate sales.
I am fascinated by the story and history behind the various objects and their makers. The aim is to give these beautiful objects a new place among enthusiasts for their collection or to enhance their interior.
Started this dream as a sole proprietorship in 2018.
And of course, there is the love for the French Bulldog: Pip and especially successor Chouffe. That's why they are included again in my logo.
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Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
jura
Title additional information
nutcracker
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
34 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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