Francesco Flora - Vase - Height: 44 cm - Spelter

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This Art Nouveau vase, signed Floran and made of polychrome-patinated régule, dates from 1900–1910 and depicts a young woman with roses.

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Signed Floran (Francesco Flora, born 1857) - Large Art Nouveau vase decorated with a young woman and roses - Regule with polychrome patina - Circa 1900

Description:
Large Art Nouveau-era vase in regulé (tin alloy) with a beautiful nuanced polychrome patina in hues of verdigris, gilded bronze, and brown-copper for the flesh tones.
The elongated shaft is high-relief adorned with a bust of a young woman with long flowing hair on both faces, a hallmark of the 1900 aesthetic, accompanied by stems and finely chased rose buds. The flared base features a fluid, draped, organic movement.
• Artist / Signature: Incised signed « Floran » at the bottom right of the base (commercial signature used around 1900 for this model created by Italian sculptor Francesco Flora).
• Era: Circa 1900 (Art Nouveau).
• Material: Regule (tin alloy) with original polychrome patina.
• Dimensions: Height 44 cm.
• Weight: 3.745 kg (3,745 g).
Condition:
Very good overall condition for its age. Light signs of use and natural oxidation under the base, attesting to its authenticity. No visible cracks, chips or restorations.

• Category: Art & Antiquities > Decorative Arts > Art Nouveau & Art Deco
• Creator / Artist: Floran (Francesco Flora)
• Estimated period: 1890-1919
• Country of origin: France or Italy
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Material: Regule (Spelter)
• Condition: Good condition - used with light signs of age and imperfections

Pictures are an integral part of the description.

Signed Floran (Francesco Flora, born 1857) - Large Art Nouveau vase decorated with a young woman and roses - Regule with polychrome patina - Circa 1900

Description:
Large Art Nouveau-era vase in regulé (tin alloy) with a beautiful nuanced polychrome patina in hues of verdigris, gilded bronze, and brown-copper for the flesh tones.
The elongated shaft is high-relief adorned with a bust of a young woman with long flowing hair on both faces, a hallmark of the 1900 aesthetic, accompanied by stems and finely chased rose buds. The flared base features a fluid, draped, organic movement.
• Artist / Signature: Incised signed « Floran » at the bottom right of the base (commercial signature used around 1900 for this model created by Italian sculptor Francesco Flora).
• Era: Circa 1900 (Art Nouveau).
• Material: Regule (tin alloy) with original polychrome patina.
• Dimensions: Height 44 cm.
• Weight: 3.745 kg (3,745 g).
Condition:
Very good overall condition for its age. Light signs of use and natural oxidation under the base, attesting to its authenticity. No visible cracks, chips or restorations.

• Category: Art & Antiquities > Decorative Arts > Art Nouveau & Art Deco
• Creator / Artist: Floran (Francesco Flora)
• Estimated period: 1890-1919
• Country of origin: France or Italy
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Material: Regule (Spelter)
• Condition: Good condition - used with light signs of age and imperfections

Pictures are an integral part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
3745 g
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Country of origin
France
Model
Height: 44 cm
Material
Spelter
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/brand
Francesco Flora
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
44 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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