(A) Overall this striking Art Nouveau
porcelain figure and vase is about 17 inches tall, 11 wide. A
signature expert can doubtless identify the underglaze marks
shown in one photo -- crossed wishbones? bed-warmers? It was
suggested to me at the time and place of purchase (which was
in France) that it was created by the German firm Saxe. There
has most definitely been some restoration to the piece, but in
my estimation that repair has been expertly accomplished. One
has to look quite carefully in bright sunlight to note points
of repair, most of which has been done quite fastidiously. Some
repainting has been accomplished on the leaves and their tips,
but subtley, with excellent color matching. The snake in the
maiden's hand shows a tiny repair line just behind his head.
But what glorious presence this sculpture has! It's a vibrant
reminder of the sensuous beauty of the Art Nouveau movement.
Sorry! Sylvia now owns this
amazing piece, in Coral Gables! SOLD!
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(B) This pewter vase propelled
its way into my life at 5 AM... woke me right up, it did! It's
incredibly well crafted, along with its glorious design... and
signed by the artist, R. Silofeux. It measures 10 high, 9 wide.
(e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(C) My inner Little Old Lady ("Grace")
picked this up, no regrets. Exquisite enamelling, hand-blown
with the most vibrant amythist color at the top imaginable. It's
14 1/2 inches tall. (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(D) A 14-inch hand-hammered WMF
brass vase, circa 1900... what an organic beauty! (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(E) This bronze-patinated white
metal combination vase and tray would be a lovely addition to
a lady's vanity. Or perhaps on a CEO's desk... to remind her
underlings that Her Majesty is also tres feminine... It
stands 10 3/4 inches high. (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(F) Probably mold-blown, a pair
of 14-inch tall enameled Art Nouveau vases. Mint condition, and
the main color of the glass is a medium density amythist. (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(G) These just took my breath away
when I found them! The gilded metal bases are of white metal,
and the gold-embossed vases of clear glass, standing about 7
1/2 inches tall. (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(H) A pair of nicely designed sterling
silver vases of a decidedly organic, Art Nouveau demeanor...
about six inches tall... (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(I) "Benteja...?" and
"Bordeau" appear to be present in the form of a very
subtle acid-etched mark on the bottom of this 7 1/2 inch tall
acid cut-back vase. There's a lot of opalescence in the bottom
of this exquisite cabinet piece, and the artwork is compelling.
(e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(J) It's hard to say whether this
"vessel" is a vase or a sculpture, perhaps it's both!
Made of very heavy spelter, with a bronze and other patina, it's
13 1/2 long, about 6 wide and about 7 high. It bears the artist's
signature, H. Fugere. (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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(K) How could I resist putting
a picture of this electric Art Nouveau bowl in with the
"vases"? It's probably by Limoges, who knows who the
painter was (hint: "R.A.B." marked on the bottom!)?
It's about 11 inches across, plus the handles. (e-mail
Jack for a price)
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