Tray - Bronze
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Selected by Michel Karis
Art historian with extensive experience working at various auction houses in antiques.
Estimate € 140 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Old trinket tray signed FRIES – Art Nouveau style – Decor of four birds – circa 1900
Elegant antique square, with dynamic contours, featuring a remarkable decor of four stylized birds arranged at the corners.
This decorative piece, inspired by Art Nouveau, stands out for its harmonious lines, relief animal motifs, and its beautiful brown-gold patina.
An original and refined decor
Each of the four corners is adorned with a bird with wings outstretched, whose long beak extends toward the center of the composition.
The wings and feathers are finely represented in relief, creating a symmetrical decorative ensemble.
At the center of the tray lies a circular slightly recessed medallion, surrounded by four small ornaments.
The borders feature soft, wavy lines characteristic of Art Nouveau aesthetics.
Signature
The inscription FRIES is visible on the upper part of the object.
This signature is reproduced in the photographs. The identity of the manufacturer or artist has not been authenticated.
Specifications
* Item: tray / decorative bowl
* Style: Art Nouveau
* Approximate period: circa 1900, probably late 19th – early 20th century
* Material: metal with brown-gold patina, exact alloy not determined
* Signature: FRIES
* Shape: square with moving contours
* Decor: four stylized birds with outstretched wings
* Dimensions: to be completed after measurement
* Country of origin: undetermined
Condition
The piece shows an old patina, color variations, some verdigris oxidation traces, and wear marks visible in the photographs.
The relief of the birds and the decorative details are well preserved.
The bottom also bears an old patina.
The item is sold in its current condition, in accordance with the photographs.
A decorative piece with character
This tray will appeal to Art Nouveau enthusiasts, collectors of antiques, and lovers of animal-themed decor.
It will easily find its place on a console, a dresser, a desk, or in a collection of antique decorative objects.
Shipping
Careful packaging and appropriate protection for shipping.
Old trinket tray signed FRIES – Art Nouveau style – Decor of four birds – circa 1900
Elegant antique square, with dynamic contours, featuring a remarkable decor of four stylized birds arranged at the corners.
This decorative piece, inspired by Art Nouveau, stands out for its harmonious lines, relief animal motifs, and its beautiful brown-gold patina.
An original and refined decor
Each of the four corners is adorned with a bird with wings outstretched, whose long beak extends toward the center of the composition.
The wings and feathers are finely represented in relief, creating a symmetrical decorative ensemble.
At the center of the tray lies a circular slightly recessed medallion, surrounded by four small ornaments.
The borders feature soft, wavy lines characteristic of Art Nouveau aesthetics.
Signature
The inscription FRIES is visible on the upper part of the object.
This signature is reproduced in the photographs. The identity of the manufacturer or artist has not been authenticated.
Specifications
* Item: tray / decorative bowl
* Style: Art Nouveau
* Approximate period: circa 1900, probably late 19th – early 20th century
* Material: metal with brown-gold patina, exact alloy not determined
* Signature: FRIES
* Shape: square with moving contours
* Decor: four stylized birds with outstretched wings
* Dimensions: to be completed after measurement
* Country of origin: undetermined
Condition
The piece shows an old patina, color variations, some verdigris oxidation traces, and wear marks visible in the photographs.
The relief of the birds and the decorative details are well preserved.
The bottom also bears an old patina.
The item is sold in its current condition, in accordance with the photographs.
A decorative piece with character
This tray will appeal to Art Nouveau enthusiasts, collectors of antiques, and lovers of animal-themed decor.
It will easily find its place on a console, a dresser, a desk, or in a collection of antique decorative objects.
Shipping
Careful packaging and appropriate protection for shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1445 g
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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