No. 99198347

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WMF - Albert Mayer - Table mirror  - Silverplated - The First Cuckoo
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WMF - Albert Mayer - Table mirror - Silverplated - The First Cuckoo

Superb Art Nouveau figural dressing-table mirror by WMF, depicting a young woman listening to the first cuckoo of spring. The frame is richly modelled with organic foliate scrolls and asymmetrical lines, typical of WMF’s celebrated Jugendstil production. Executed in silver-plated alpacca with fine detail and soft sculptural modelling. The back retains its original mirror glass and easel support. Condition Very good antique condition – minor age-related wear to the plating consistent with use; mirror glass showing light spotting. No structural damage or repairs. Silver plating remains bright. Hallmarks / Marks: -WMF ostrich emblem within diamond cartouche -“I/O” mark for normal silver-plate thickness -Internal model number (where visible) Provenance: Produced by WMF, Germany’s foremost Art Nouveau metalware manufacturer, and illustrated in the 1906 WMF export catalogue (model no. 108A / “The First Cuckoo”). Notes: An iconic example of Jugendstil design, highly sought after among collectors of early 20th-century decorative arts. Ready for display.

No. 99198347

No longer available
WMF - Albert Mayer - Table mirror  - Silverplated - The First Cuckoo

WMF - Albert Mayer - Table mirror - Silverplated - The First Cuckoo

Superb Art Nouveau figural dressing-table mirror by WMF, depicting a young woman listening to the first cuckoo of spring. The frame is richly modelled with organic foliate scrolls and asymmetrical lines, typical of WMF’s celebrated Jugendstil production.
Executed in silver-plated alpacca with fine detail and soft sculptural modelling. The back retains its original mirror glass and easel support.
Condition

Very good antique condition – minor age-related wear to the plating consistent with use; mirror glass showing light spotting. No structural damage or repairs. Silver plating remains bright.

Hallmarks / Marks:
-WMF ostrich emblem within diamond cartouche
-“I/O” mark for normal silver-plate thickness
-Internal model number (where visible)

Provenance:
Produced by WMF, Germany’s foremost Art Nouveau metalware manufacturer, and illustrated in the 1906 WMF export catalogue (model no. 108A / “The First Cuckoo”).

Notes:
An iconic example of Jugendstil design, highly sought after among collectors of early 20th-century decorative arts. Ready for display.

Bidding closed
Michel Karis
Expert
Estimate  € 800 - € 900

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