Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Lizard on Leaf Sculpture c1880
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Pre 1900 item# 410402
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The Victorian keeness for gardening extended to the creatures of the natural world, with the result that reptiles and insects were highly popular forms for 19th century jewels and home adornments. A prime example of the latter - executed in the sinuous Art Nouveau manner - is this finely detailed bronze lizard on an exquisitely modeled leaf. He's so lifelike that you can feel him watching you with great alertness. Unlike most of our other ornamental antique bronzes, this one is so good it deserves the "fine art" designation.
A pleasure to stroke as well as to look at, this delightful little sculpture, measures about 6 1/4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches at its widest. A signature could well be present beneath the heavy patina on reverse, but I haven't found it. Probable origin is France or England, where we acquired the piece. It likely dates from the 1880s, since Art Nouveau influence is evident, but not florid in the 1890s manner. Condition, is superb.
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Fine Bronze Art Nouveau Sculptural Lady Tray, 1890s
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Pre 1900 item# 405240
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Shaped like a feather fan and featuring a reclining Victorian beauty in very high relief, this is an exceedingly beautiful and feminine vanity, table or desk accessory. It's a heavy piece and its size is quite generous for a trinket tray - 6.5 x 5 inches, rising on two half-inch feet to a total height of 1.5 inches at the back. Upper side is lightly polished, showing patina in crevices, while the back shows rich overall patina and traces of gilt. Condition, as you see, is lovely, with no flaws I can find. Dating could be as early as 1880s, based on the sculptural style and the fact that the lady is dressed. Likely origin is French, although the tray was acquired in England.
Enjoy this treasure to display your favorite jewels, keep keys handy, serve sweets or hold your business cards at the office.
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