Pewter Pitcher By Goldsmith And Sculptor Philippe Wolfers

Art Nouveau pewter pitcher by the famous artist Philippe Wolfers. He is part of the Wolfers dynasty.
They took commissions from the world’s elite for jewelry, silverware, furniture, lacquerware, and sculpture. This is an important detail! The original design actually dates back to 1895 (the year Philippe Wolfers began incorporating mythological and botanical figures into his artistic pewter works). Here is an update on the historical details for this piece: Title: Bacchus (ewer / covered wine jug).Artist: Philippe Wolfers (1858–1929). Date of Creation: 1895. Production / Casting: Produced by the Wolfers Frères workshops (often in collaboration with the pewter caster Louis Gaspar during this period).This date of 1895 places it at the very beginning of the pioneering period of Brussels Art Nouveau, making it an early and highly sought-after example of the artist’s artistic pewter production.