Epergne - Glass, Metal
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Decorative two-cup centerpiece with a central female figure, made of patinated metal and worked glass, in Liberty/Art Nouveau style, dating circa 1890–1915; overall dimensions about 30 cm high, 35 cm wide and 17 cm deep, weight about 1.1 kg, in good condition with age-related wear.
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Centerpiece in Liberty style with a female figure and two bowls in white and green glass
Decorative figurative centerpiece in patinated metal and glass, in Liberty / Art Nouveau taste, with an estimated dating between the late 19th and early 20th century, roughly 1890–1915. Manufacture not identified.
The composition features a central female figure in a long draped dress, depicted while playing a lyre, an allegorical musical inspiration subject. The figure rests on a circular pedestal decorated with garlands, set into a contoured base with vegetal ornaments and embossed motifs.
Two curved side arms, decorated with leaves and scrolls, support two glass bowls. These feature undulated rims in bright green and a whitish, ice-like finish, creating a visual contrast with the dark tone of the metal structure.
The summit is equipped with a hollowed, pierced element with vegetal motifs, possibly for use as a candle holder.
Features:
* Type: decorative centerpiece with two bowls and a central figure.
* Style: Liberty / Art Nouveau.
* Presumed era: circa 1890–1915; dating not documented.
* Materials: patinated metal, unidentified alloy, and worked glass.
* Overall height: about 30 cm.
* Overall width: about 35 cm.
* Depth: about 17 cm.
Condition:
Time signs are present, wear of the metal finish and oxidations, visible at the bottom part of the base.
The item is offered in the configuration and conditions shown. Please review all images which form an integral part of the description.
Centerpiece in Liberty style with a female figure and two bowls in white and green glass
Decorative figurative centerpiece in patinated metal and glass, in Liberty / Art Nouveau taste, with an estimated dating between the late 19th and early 20th century, roughly 1890–1915. Manufacture not identified.
The composition features a central female figure in a long draped dress, depicted while playing a lyre, an allegorical musical inspiration subject. The figure rests on a circular pedestal decorated with garlands, set into a contoured base with vegetal ornaments and embossed motifs.
Two curved side arms, decorated with leaves and scrolls, support two glass bowls. These feature undulated rims in bright green and a whitish, ice-like finish, creating a visual contrast with the dark tone of the metal structure.
The summit is equipped with a hollowed, pierced element with vegetal motifs, possibly for use as a candle holder.
Features:
* Type: decorative centerpiece with two bowls and a central figure.
* Style: Liberty / Art Nouveau.
* Presumed era: circa 1890–1915; dating not documented.
* Materials: patinated metal, unidentified alloy, and worked glass.
* Overall height: about 30 cm.
* Overall width: about 35 cm.
* Depth: about 17 cm.
Condition:
Time signs are present, wear of the metal finish and oxidations, visible at the bottom part of the base.
The item is offered in the configuration and conditions shown. Please review all images which form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.1 kg
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Glass, Metal
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Brown, Green, Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
30 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1900-2000
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