Jean-Maurice Petizon - Vase - Metal, Tin
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A rare French Art Nouveau pewter ewer/vase titled Vase aux nymphes, designed around 1900 by Jean-Maurice Petizon, made of tin and metal, 20 cm wide and 29 cm high, in good condition with an authentic aged patina.
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* Description: A rare and authentic French Art
Nouveau sculptural pewter ewer/vase, famously titled "Vase aux nymphes". Designed around 1900 by the celebrated French sculptor Jean-Maurice Petizon (1855-1922).
* Design Details: The bulbous lower section is cast in high-relief with graceful lotuses and organic foliage. A stunning, fluidly sculpted nude nymph arches backward to form the integrated handle, seamlessly meeting the organic petal-shaped rim.
* Hallmarks & Signatures: The piece is fully authenticated. It features the large raised artist's signature "Petiz" on the main body and is stamped on the underside with the official historical French warranty mark: "ETAIN GARANTI PUR" (Guaranteed Pure Pewter).
* Condition: Excellent antique condition. It boasts a beautiful, authentic aged silver-gray patina with great crispness to the details. No cracks, major dents, or repairs. 1930.fr +1
* Collector's Note: An iconic, investment-grade masterpiece of European Art Nouveau metalwork, perfect for advanced collectors of period French decorative arts.
* Description: A rare and authentic French Art
Nouveau sculptural pewter ewer/vase, famously titled "Vase aux nymphes". Designed around 1900 by the celebrated French sculptor Jean-Maurice Petizon (1855-1922).
* Design Details: The bulbous lower section is cast in high-relief with graceful lotuses and organic foliage. A stunning, fluidly sculpted nude nymph arches backward to form the integrated handle, seamlessly meeting the organic petal-shaped rim.
* Hallmarks & Signatures: The piece is fully authenticated. It features the large raised artist's signature "Petiz" on the main body and is stamped on the underside with the official historical French warranty mark: "ETAIN GARANTI PUR" (Guaranteed Pure Pewter).
* Condition: Excellent antique condition. It boasts a beautiful, authentic aged silver-gray patina with great crispness to the details. No cracks, major dents, or repairs. 1930.fr +1
* Collector's Note: An iconic, investment-grade masterpiece of European Art Nouveau metalwork, perfect for advanced collectors of period French decorative arts.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Jean-Maurice Petizon
Material
Metal, Tin
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
29 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
29 cm
Diameter
20 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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