Encrier German Nex-art: The Hibou

After having decorated the top of a chest of drawers in my room with other similar objects for nearly 25 years, I give my freedom to my owl ... This inkstand, whose German origin is attested by the inscription "ges gesch ", An abbreviation of Gesetzlich Geschutzt" protected by law or deposited ". The shapes are already stylized, thus announcing Art-Deco, but the rounded lines and naturalistic inspiration are resolutely Art Nouveau. In brass lacquered or varnished on the top, presenting like drops of flies, 3.8 X 11.2 X 9.6 cm, no verrine but traces of ink inside the bucket make think that it has been used such as. Object of charm. More pictures and many more objects in our shops in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com.