"Gilt Metal Jewelry Box Circa 1900, Art Nouveau"
Gilt metal box decorated with flowers and whiplash lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. Original blue silk lining. As is. Circa 1900, Art Nouveau.
Dimensions: H 12 x W 17.5 x D 11.2 cm, interior: 12.5 x 14 x 6 cm.
The Art Nouveau style, which emerged at the end of the 19th century, is distinguished by its inspiration drawn from nature and its desire to break with the rigid forms of the past. It favors plant motifs, organic shapes, and a great fluidity of form.
The whiplash lines, emblematic of this style, are dynamic and slender curves that evoke movement, energy, and the beauty of nature. Often used in the decorative arts, they give Art Nouveau objects a sense of lightness and continuous momentum.
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