Vide poche - Art Nouveau - Naïade - France - Alexandre Vibert ca. 1900
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Art Nouveau tin silvered vide-poche with a high-relief water naiad, designed by Alexandre Vibert (1847–1909) in France circa 1900; dimensions 32 cm wide, 28 cm diameter, 5 cm deep, 5 cm high, weight 960 g, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Gorgeous Art Nouveau Vide-Poche / Oatmeal-shaped decorative bowl with Water Nymph – Alexandre Vibert
A splendid and authentic Art Nouveau decorative bowl (vide-poche) designed by the well-known French sculptor Alexandre Vibert (1847-1909), made around 1900.
The bowl showcases a beautifully finely detailed high relief of a rising water nymph (Naïade) from the waves of the sea, with a rising sun and organic cloud formations in the background.
This dynamic and undulating design is typical of the heyday of French Art Nouveau.
Artist: Alexandre Vibert (1847-1909)
Period: Around 1900
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
Material: Tin / silver-plated alloy
Signature: Clearly visible signed "A. Vibert" on the front, at the base of the relief.
Condition: In good, original condition. The bowl has a beautiful, authentic patina that perfectly enhances the depth of the relief. No dents, cracks, or deep scratches present.
The reverse is fully smooth finished in the negative of the relief, with no foundry marks.
A wonderful and rare collector’s item for enthusiasts of French Art Nouveau and fine metalwork.
The bowl will of course be carefully packed.
Gorgeous Art Nouveau Vide-Poche / Oatmeal-shaped decorative bowl with Water Nymph – Alexandre Vibert
A splendid and authentic Art Nouveau decorative bowl (vide-poche) designed by the well-known French sculptor Alexandre Vibert (1847-1909), made around 1900.
The bowl showcases a beautifully finely detailed high relief of a rising water nymph (Naïade) from the waves of the sea, with a rising sun and organic cloud formations in the background.
This dynamic and undulating design is typical of the heyday of French Art Nouveau.
Artist: Alexandre Vibert (1847-1909)
Period: Around 1900
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
Material: Tin / silver-plated alloy
Signature: Clearly visible signed "A. Vibert" on the front, at the base of the relief.
Condition: In good, original condition. The bowl has a beautiful, authentic patina that perfectly enhances the depth of the relief. No dents, cracks, or deep scratches present.
The reverse is fully smooth finished in the negative of the relief, with no foundry marks.
A wonderful and rare collector’s item for enthusiasts of French Art Nouveau and fine metalwork.
The bowl will of course be carefully packed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Weight
960 g
Title additional information
Alexandre Vibert ca. 1900
Number of objects
1
Designer/artist/maker
Alexandre Vibert 1847-1909
Material
Silverplated, Tin
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/brand
Art Nouveau - Naïade
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5 cm
Width
32 cm
Diameter
28 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
