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Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Lizard on Leaf Sculpture c1880 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze: Pre 1900: item # 410402 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book Sold; thank you! $345. |
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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. Thanks for looking! |
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