French Art Nouveau Gilt Brass And Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket, Circa 1900
A rectangular Art Nouveau jewelry casket or vitrine box made of clear beveled glass panels set within a gilded brass frame.The corners and sides are decorated with applied brass overlays forming stylized botanical stems and Mistletoe-like foliage.The interior retains its original tufted pink silk display cushion.Raised on four ornate openwork leafy scroll feet.
France, Art Nouveau period (circa 1895–1910).
H_9 cm W_11.5 cm D_7.5 cm.
Very good overall condition.
Art Nouveau glass vitrine caskets featuring naturalistic brass overlays and tufted silk linings were favored gift items at the turn of the 20th century. The clarity of the heavy bevel-cut glass panels combined with whiplash botanical lines illustrates the elegant organic aesthetic characteristic of Belle Époque decorative arts.
France, Art Nouveau period (circa 1895–1910).
H_9 cm W_11.5 cm D_7.5 cm.
Very good overall condition.
Art Nouveau glass vitrine caskets featuring naturalistic brass overlays and tufted silk linings were favored gift items at the turn of the 20th century. The clarity of the heavy bevel-cut glass panels combined with whiplash botanical lines illustrates the elegant organic aesthetic characteristic of Belle Époque decorative arts.
750 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1839213
Availability: In stock
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