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Art Nouveau Mermaid

14K Art Nouveau Mermaid Clip
14K Art Nouveau Mermaid Clip

14K Art Nouveau Mermaid Clip

Located in New York, NY

Charming Lovely 14K Art Nouveau Mermaid Clip from the early 1900's. A small scarf or lingerie clip

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau Mermaid Ring of 14k Gold, circa 1910-1920
Art Nouveau Mermaid Ring of 14k Gold, circa 1910-1920

Art Nouveau Mermaid Ring of 14k Gold, circa 1910-1920

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A rare and enchanting find, this Art Nouveau era ring (circa 1910–1920) features a beautifully

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Masriera Art Nouveau Mermaid Enamel Ring, 18K Gold, Diamonds, Spain
Masriera Art Nouveau Mermaid Enamel Ring, 18K Gold, Diamonds, Spain

Masriera Art Nouveau Mermaid Enamel Ring, 18K Gold, Diamonds, Spain

By Masriera

Located in North Hollywood, CA

owner. This ring is done in 18K Yellow Gold and has plique a jour wings. This mermaid in done in basse

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Vase (Antique )Silver Plate Mermaid, Signed and Dated 1897
Art Nouveau Vase (Antique )Silver Plate Mermaid, Signed and Dated 1897

Art Nouveau Vase (Antique )Silver Plate Mermaid, Signed and Dated 1897

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Art Nouveau mermaid vase with a lot of details applied to the vase. Mermaid sitting on a large

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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Spelter

Art Nouveau Pearl Mermaid Porcelain Plaque by Emile Jacob
Art Nouveau Pearl Mermaid Porcelain Plaque by Emile Jacob

Art Nouveau Pearl Mermaid Porcelain Plaque by Emile Jacob

By Emile Jacob

Located in Palm Beach, FL

trends such as Japonisme and l’Art Nouveau. From a bird’s-eye view perspective popularized by Japanese

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Art Nouveau Style Carved Mahogany Mermaid Foor Ashtray Smoking Stand
Antique Art Nouveau Style Carved Mahogany Mermaid Foor Ashtray Smoking Stand

Antique Art Nouveau Style Carved Mahogany Mermaid Foor Ashtray Smoking Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

masterfully carved from rich mahogany in the flowing, organic style of Art Nouveau. The elegant, sculptural

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901

WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

A beautiful quality art nouveau decanter made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Daum Art Glass Decorative Plate with Dusty Rose Mermaids, France
Daum Art Glass Decorative Plate with Dusty Rose Mermaids, France

Daum Art Glass Decorative Plate with Dusty Rose Mermaids, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass plate with mermaids by Daum, France. This exquisite Art

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Marius-Ernest Sabino Three Swimming Mermaids Decorative Box
Marius-Ernest Sabino Three Swimming Mermaids Decorative Box

Marius-Ernest Sabino Three Swimming Mermaids Decorative Box

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Marius-Ernest Sabino, the sculptor who became a master glassmaker of Art Deco The year is 1878

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Art Noveau Style Figural Mermaid Table Lamp with a Conch Shell Lamp Shade
Bronze Art Noveau Style Figural Mermaid Table Lamp with a Conch Shell Lamp Shade

Bronze Art Noveau Style Figural Mermaid Table Lamp with a Conch Shell Lamp Shade

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Excellent rendition of a Tiffany style lamp, bronze with a conch shell shade. Beautifully cast with a deep bronze patina. In cord switch with a dimmer. Truly a special lamp.

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Vintage 1970s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner
Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Palm Beach, FL

regards to his stylistic development. He embraced Art Nouveau, or Jugendstil, as it was known in Austria

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

Art Deco to Art Nouveau Bimini Austrian Art Glass Set 1 Decanter & 4 Coupes
Art Deco to Art Nouveau Bimini Austrian Art Glass Set 1 Decanter & 4 Coupes

Art Deco to Art Nouveau Bimini Austrian Art Glass Set 1 Decanter & 4 Coupes

By Bimini Glass

Located in Topeka, KS

. Beautiful Bimini Glass, Awesome Art Deco to Art Nouveau style, and Magnificent MERMAIDS… this Bimini

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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s
Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s

Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A large pair of German 12 -light dark bronze mermaids chandeliers, circa 1920s. This beautiful and

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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

By Jean Garnier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

. Signed Garnier and numbered 23. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fantasy Inlaid Mermaid Adjustable Coffee/ High Top Yacht Table, Style of Galle
Fantasy Inlaid Mermaid Adjustable Coffee/ High Top Yacht Table, Style of Galle

Fantasy Inlaid Mermaid Adjustable Coffee/ High Top Yacht Table, Style of Galle

By Émile Gallé

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

considered to be one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement. Experience the timeless

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge
Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge

Whiting Sterling Silver Paper Knife 3-D Mermaid Figural Nude Museum Quality Huge

Located in Big Bend, WI

piece features an Art Nouveau nude mermaid in incredible detail on the front and reverse. It is not

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Joseph and Pierre Mougin, Amalric Walter, Art Nouveau Mermaid Vide-Poche, Signed
Joseph and Pierre Mougin, Amalric Walter, Art Nouveau Mermaid Vide-Poche, Signed

Joseph and Pierre Mougin, Amalric Walter, Art Nouveau Mermaid Vide-Poche, Signed

By Mougin Frères, Amalric Walter

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Joseph and Pierre Mougin Almaric Walter An Art Nouveau mermaid vide-poche Green and amber

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Mermaid
Italian Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Mermaid

Italian Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Mermaid

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H 50.4 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

Italian Art Nouveau Sculpture of a Mermaid

Located in Paris, ile de france

A large circa 1900's art nouveau sculture in silvered and gilt finely sculpted wood,representing a

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Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Winged Mythological Silvered-Metal Mermaid Candlesticks
Winged Mythological Silvered-Metal Mermaid Candlesticks

Winged Mythological Silvered-Metal Mermaid Candlesticks

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of Continental silvered metal winged mermaid candlesticks, winged and wreathed mythological

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Masterpiece of Symbolist, Mermaids "Le Sirene" 1901 Cesare Viazzi Oil on Canvas
Masterpiece of Symbolist, Mermaids "Le Sirene" 1901 Cesare Viazzi Oil on Canvas

Masterpiece of Symbolist, Mermaids "Le Sirene" 1901 Cesare Viazzi Oil on Canvas

By Cesare Viazzi

Located in Tortona, Alessandria

The Mermaids, 1901. Cesare Viazzi: The most important Symbolist in Italy. Extraordinary measures

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Paintings

Art Nouveau Mermaid Lady Pendant
Art Nouveau Mermaid Lady Pendant

Art Nouveau Mermaid Lady Pendant

Located in Toronto, ON

Art Nouveau Lady Mermaid in shell stone, C.1920. The female gilt profile set with small faceted

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Highly Sculpted Art Nouveau Mermaid Ring centering a Very Fne Zircon
Highly Sculpted Art Nouveau Mermaid Ring centering a Very Fne Zircon

Highly Sculpted Art Nouveau Mermaid Ring centering a Very Fne Zircon

Located in Aspen, CO

This Art Nouveau ring is possibly the finest we have seen of this type. Usually the sculptured

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Bronze Tray with Mermaid
Art Nouveau Bronze Tray with Mermaid

Art Nouveau Bronze Tray with Mermaid

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H 3.25 in W 11 in D 9 in

Art Nouveau Bronze Tray with Mermaid

Located in Petaluma, CA

allegorical bronze tray is unsigned, but guaranteed to be from the art nouveau period and is we certainly feel

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Mermaid
The Mermaid

The Mermaid

By Frederick Stuart Church

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

) titled "The Mermaid", 1888. Printed in green ink. Signed in the plate by Church lower right. "The Mermaid

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

French Art Nouveau Painting Mermaid and Fisherman Embracing J. Huysmans, 1900
French Art Nouveau Painting Mermaid and Fisherman Embracing J. Huysmans, 1900

French Art Nouveau Painting Mermaid and Fisherman Embracing J. Huysmans, 1900

By J. Huysmans

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful quality Art Nouveau painting of a mermaid embraced by a male nude fisherman in a boat

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mermaid Drop Earrings 14K and Silver Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style
Mermaid Drop Earrings 14K and Silver Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style

Mermaid Drop Earrings 14K and Silver Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style

Located in Fairfield, CT

Mermaid Drop Earrings 14K and Silver Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style These drop earrings feature a

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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Vase with Mermaid and Cupids by W. Hareng
Art Nouveau Vase with Mermaid and Cupids by W. Hareng

Art Nouveau Vase with Mermaid and Cupids by W. Hareng

By W. Hareng

Located in Antwerp, BE

An Art Nouveau flower vase with mermaid and cupids on the rim.
 In the water you see 3 nudes and a

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pewter, Silver Plate

Little Mermaid - The Siren
Little Mermaid - The Siren

Frank HowlandLittle Mermaid - The Siren, ca 1900

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H 4.73 in W 10.83 in D 0.4 in

Little Mermaid - The Siren

By Frank Howland

Located in Norwich, GB

subject matter. Acquired in France, it is pure art nouveau, dating to the 1890s-1900s. A watercolour

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mermaid Ruby Ring, circa 1890
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mermaid Ruby Ring, circa 1890

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mermaid Ruby Ring, circa 1890

Located in Lexington, KY

This gorgeous all original antique Art Nouveau ring dates back to 1890 and is full of timeless

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Mermaid Signet Ring
Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Mermaid Signet Ring

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Mermaid Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a blank oval-shaped signet face surrounded by mermaid motif surround Depicted at

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910
Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910

Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910

By Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Art Nouveau French gilt bronze and crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, attributed to Baccarat, circa

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Porcelain Group 'The Mermaid Catch', by E. Herter, Meissen Ca 1900
Art Nouveau Porcelain Group 'The Mermaid Catch', by E. Herter, Meissen Ca 1900

Art Nouveau Porcelain Group 'The Mermaid Catch', by E. Herter, Meissen Ca 1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite Large Meissen Art Nouveau Porcelain Group: Exceptional detailed depiction of an unclothed

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Group the Mermaid Catch by E. Herter Q195 Ca 1900
Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Group the Mermaid Catch by E. Herter Q195 Ca 1900

Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Group the Mermaid Catch by E. Herter Q195 Ca 1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite Large Meissen Art Nouveau Porcelain Group: Exceptional, detailed depiction of an

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau flower pot with a mermaid designed by Albert Mayer for WMF, 1898.
Art Nouveau flower pot with a mermaid designed by Albert Mayer for WMF, 1898.

Art Nouveau flower pot with a mermaid designed by Albert Mayer for WMF, 1898.

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Antwerp, BE

An Art Nouveau flower pot with mermaid. Designed by Albert Mayer( 1867-1944) for WMF

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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

'Donauweibchen', Danube Mermaid Box, Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912
'Donauweibchen', Danube Mermaid Box, Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912

'Donauweibchen', Danube Mermaid Box, Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912

By Michael Powolny

Located in Vienna, AT

artists and designers of Austrian Art Nouveau. Powolny's companions and successors were significantly

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mermaid Dangle Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Clip Ons
Vintage Mermaid Dangle Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Clip Ons

Vintage Mermaid Dangle Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Clip Ons

Located in Fairfield, CT

Vintage Mermaid Dangle Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Clip Ons These 18k yellow gold drop earrings

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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Bronze Nude Woman Swimming or Mermaid Coffee Table
Solid Bronze Nude Woman Swimming or Mermaid Coffee Table

Solid Bronze Nude Woman Swimming or Mermaid Coffee Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

homage to the Art Nouveau figures of the early 1900s. The patina and condition are good with some slight

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Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Erotic Silver and Enamel Nude Woman, Mermaid Cigarette Case Box
Erotic Silver and Enamel Nude Woman, Mermaid Cigarette Case Box

Erotic Silver and Enamel Nude Woman, Mermaid Cigarette Case Box

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Erotic silver and enamel nude woman, mermaid cigarette case box. European superb original

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Søholm, Bornholm, Large and Early Compote in the Form of a Mermaid
Søholm, Bornholm, Large and Early Compote in the Form of a Mermaid

Søholm, Bornholm, Large and Early Compote in the Form of a Mermaid

Located in København, Copenhagen

Søholm, Bornholm, large and early compote in the form of a mermaid holding a seashell. Measures

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Bronze Base
Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Bronze Base

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Bronze Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

"Mermaid" base cast from a model by Louis Gudebrod. The patinated bronze mermaid holds a silvered brass

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base
Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

In Tiffany Studios' exquisite "Nautilus" table lamp, a cast bronze mermaid emerges from a churning

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Base

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with Gudebrod "Mermaid" Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

a patinated bronze "Mermaid" base. The base was designed by the American sculptor Louis A. Gudebrod

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Antique Vance Avon Figural Faience Pottery Vase with Mermaids in Relief, c1900
Antique Vance Avon Figural Faience Pottery Vase with Mermaids in Relief, c1900

Antique Vance Avon Figural Faience Pottery Vase with Mermaids in Relief, c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Art Nouveau vase by Vance Avon offers Faience art pottery construction in bulbous

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with "Mermaid" Base by Gudebrod
Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with "Mermaid" Base by Gudebrod

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp with "Mermaid" Base by Gudebrod

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

"Mermaid" base cast from a model by the American sculptor, Louis Gudebrod. Tiffany patented his "Nautilus

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Venetian Acid Etched Scrolled Mermaid and Merman Floral Wall Mirror, Circa 1890
Venetian Acid Etched Scrolled Mermaid and Merman Floral Wall Mirror, Circa 1890

Venetian Acid Etched Scrolled Mermaid and Merman Floral Wall Mirror, Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Venetian acid etched scrolled wall mirror with flanking figural mermaid and merman, shell and

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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Sculptural French Art Nouveau Mermaid Dish in Bronze
Sculptural French Art Nouveau Mermaid Dish in Bronze

Sculptural French Art Nouveau Mermaid Dish in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Decorative dish or ashtray in cast bronze depicting a naked young mermaid with long hair

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Angelo Von Courten Mermaid Painting - Oil on Canvas Titled "Sirene"
Angelo Von Courten Mermaid Painting - Oil on Canvas Titled "Sirene"

Angelo Von Courten Mermaid Painting - Oil on Canvas Titled "Sirene"

By Angelo Josef Graf von Courten 1

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Art Nouveau mermaid painting by Italian artist Angelo von Courten (1848-1925.) This large

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Paintings

Art Nouveau Bronze Mermaid Ash Receptical
Art Nouveau Bronze Mermaid Ash Receptical

Art Nouveau Bronze Mermaid Ash Receptical

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Nouveau bronze mermaid ash receptical, original patina.. surface..

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Mermaid, 1990s
Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Mermaid, 1990s

Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Mermaid, 1990s

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H 0.5 in W 1.5 in D 9.5 in

Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Mermaid, 1990s

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful knife form Art Nouveau style letter opener with female mermaid repousse, circa

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1990s American Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Metal

Antoine Bofill Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Mermaid
Antoine Bofill Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Mermaid

Antoine Bofill Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Mermaid

By Antoine Bofill

Located in Dallas, TX

Antoine Bofill (Spanish 1875-1927) Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Maiden French Art Nouveau Gilt-Bronze

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Door Handles with Mermaid
Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Door Handles with Mermaid

Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Door Handles with Mermaid

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite pair of Art Nouveau door pulls in solid bronze.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau /Deco Cast Iron Mermaid Aquarium /Lamp
Art Nouveau /Deco Cast Iron Mermaid Aquarium /Lamp

Art Nouveau /Deco Cast Iron Mermaid Aquarium /Lamp

Located in Buffalo, NY

Boudoir lamp; The Booth Co, aquarium, featuring three mermaids, candle light, glass fish bowl

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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Lalique School Art Nouveau Frosted Crystal Mermaid Footed Console Bowl
Lalique School Art Nouveau Frosted Crystal Mermaid Footed Console Bowl

Lalique School Art Nouveau Frosted Crystal Mermaid Footed Console Bowl

By René Lalique

Located in Big Flats, NY

French Art Nouveau frosted crystal footed Lalique school console bowl features in high relief

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Crystal

French Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze of a Mermaid Holding a Shell by Louchet Foundry
French Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze of a Mermaid Holding a Shell by Louchet Foundry

French Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze of a Mermaid Holding a Shell by Louchet Foundry

Located in Sarasota, FL

French Art Nouveau gilt bronze of a mermaid holding a shell. Possibly used as a card tr fonay. Fine

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp with Etched Mermaid Motif – 1920s–30s
Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp with Etched Mermaid Motif – 1920s–30s

Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp with Etched Mermaid Motif – 1920s–30s

By Glossner AB

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

A rare and captivating Swedish Art Deco wall lamp, likely produced by Glössner in the 1920s or

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

French Garden Statue Of A Mermaid
French Garden Statue Of A Mermaid

French Garden Statue Of A Mermaid

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H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.25 in

French Garden Statue Of A Mermaid

Located in Houston, TX

French Garden Statue Of A Mermaid. This stunning French mermaid garden statue or garden ornament is

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Statues

Materials

Concrete

19th Century American Dark Walnut Wall Mirror with Mermaids
19th Century American Dark Walnut Wall Mirror with Mermaids

19th Century American Dark Walnut Wall Mirror with Mermaids

Located in Dallas, TX

oceanic themes throughout. Probably made in New England/Maine, circa 1895! Has a definite Art Nouveau

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

"Mucha Mermaid" Pendant in 18K Gold: CUSTOM ORDER FOR DENIZE with Aquamarine
"Mucha Mermaid" Pendant in 18K Gold: CUSTOM ORDER FOR DENIZE with Aquamarine

"Mucha Mermaid" Pendant in 18K Gold: CUSTOM ORDER FOR DENIZE with Aquamarine

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

THIS IS A CUSTOM LISTING FOR DENIZE! An 18 karat casting of the stickpin top from teh early 20th century. Intead of the original diamond setting, we are modifying the pendant to ac...

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2010s American Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace
"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace

"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This lovely little lady -- archetypal Art Nouveau down to her flowing hair and faraway stare -- is

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2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Mucha Mermaid" Bijou Médaille Fob or Charm with Diamond Accent in Yellow Gold
"Mucha Mermaid" Bijou Médaille Fob or Charm with Diamond Accent in Yellow Gold

"Mucha Mermaid" Bijou Médaille Fob or Charm with Diamond Accent in Yellow Gold

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This lovely little lady -- classic Art Nouveau down to her flowing hair and faraway stare

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb Art Nouveau "Mermaid" Centerpiece
Superb Art Nouveau "Mermaid" Centerpiece

Superb Art Nouveau "Mermaid" Centerpiece

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H 8.5 in W 15.75 in D 10 in

Superb Art Nouveau "Mermaid" Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An "eye catching" piece fashioned with an appealing mermaid posed against a conch shell.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Amazing Mermaid stone-litho, ca 1900
Amazing Mermaid stone-litho, ca 1900

Amazing Mermaid stone-litho, ca 1900

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H 38.25 in W 52.25 in

Amazing Mermaid stone-litho, ca 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Art Nouveau Mermaid For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau mermaid for your home. An art nouveau mermaid — often made from metal, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art nouveau mermaid, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each art nouveau mermaid bearing Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau mermaid over the years, but those crafted by Royal Copenhagen, Tiffany Studios and Christian Thomsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Mermaid?

Prices for an art nouveau mermaid start at $308 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $1,865.

A Close Look at Art-nouveau Furniture

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
  • Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
  • Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

Questions About Art Nouveau Mermaid
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.