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Art Nouveau Seal, France 1900, Sigillo Liberty, Francia, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau seal made out of silver depicting mistletoe. The handle made out of semi-precious stone
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Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

1920s Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Seal Ash Tray / Bowl by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish hand-crafted Art Nouveau seal ash tray / bowl designed by Axel Sørensen in 1929 for P
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Antique Art Nouveau Flower Silver Seal Initials A B
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Nouveau desktop seal is engraved with the ligated initials A and B. Around the handle is
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Pine Cone Desktop Seal France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This silver seal with an unused signet plate epitomizes strong French Art Nouveau design. Beautiful
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Silver

Bronze Letter Wax Seal Stamp Featuring Nude Bathing Women Art Nouveau
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze nude bathing women Art Nouveau letter wax seal stamp unused and never
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Antique 1890s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Desk Top Seal Fluorite Fluorspar Silver Iris Initials E M J
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual silver French desk top seal with a chunky violet fluorite handle has been handcrafted
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Fluorite, Silver

Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau. Made by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden during
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Metal

Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
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H 3.94 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
Maurice Bouval Gilt and Silvered Bronze Art Nouveau Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Maurice Bouval French Art Nouveau Gilt and Silvered Bronze Figural Vide Poche Cast from a model by
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Jewellery Box by Paul Louchet
Located in Portland, England
Antique French Art Nouveau Porcelain & Gilt Jewellery Box By Paul Louchet 1900s Antique French Art
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Bronze Art Nouveau Nude Women Letter Wax Seal Stamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze Art Nouveau nude women letter Wax seal stamp unused and never monogrammed
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Antique Late 19th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural of a Boy and Girl", 20th Century by Juan Clará
Located in Madrid, ES
JUAN CLARÁ AYATS Spanish, 1878 - 1958 ART NOUVEAU SCULPTURAL BRONZE OF A BOY AND GIRL signed "Juan
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Danish Art Nouveau Handcrafted Icebear and Seal Bowl by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Art Nouveau icebear and seal bowl designed by Charles Arvesen in 1909 for P. Ipsens Enke
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

German Art Nouveau Silver and Blue Hardstone Seal, circa 1900 with 'RE' initials
Located in Spencertown, NY
’ seal. Hallmarked with 800 silver mounts, ‘X’ makers mark,
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Silver

Bronze Shy Nude Women Art Nouveau Letter Wax Seal Stamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian Bronze Shy Nude Women Art Nouveau Letter Wax Seal Stamp unused and never monogrammed
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Gold-Patinated Bronze Bust/Seal 'La Poésie' Signed by Lecci, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau golden patinated bronze bust model/seal with acrylic base 'La Poésie' signed by Lecci
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Busts

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Crystal, Silver

1910's Danish Art Nouveau Handcrafted Sealion Bowl - Ash Tray by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
1910's Danish art nouveau handcrafted sealion bowl - ash tray by P. Ipsens Enke The handcrafted
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau French Bronze Wax Seal Stamp by Budin, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Art Nouveau French bronze wax seal stamp by Budin, ca 1900. A lovely Art Nouveau bronze wax seal
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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Bronze Female Nymph Art Nouveau Letter Wax Seal Stamp, France, 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian bronze female nymph Art Nouveau letter wax seal stamp unused and never monogrammed
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Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art nouveau silver letter opener
By Geschutzt
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
silver and vermeil Origin Austria Circa 1900 Perfect condition Sealed behind 900 and Geschuzt Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

Art nouveau silver letter opener
Art nouveau silver letter opener
H 12.21 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in
Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora
By Amphora
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Nouveau vase in blue and green enamelled porcelain, with gold details and handles with an
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora
Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora
H 15.36 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Wine Jugs
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
metal. Perfect condition natural wear. Sealed W.M.F Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Bottles

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Metal

Pair of Art Nouveau Wine Jugs
Pair of Art Nouveau Wine Jugs
H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
American Contemporary Book Sculpture by Alexander Korzer-Robinson - Nouveau
Located in Paris, IDF
, he tries to create a novel way in which to display comic book art. Robert uses the comic book artwork
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

Loetz Candia Papillon Art Nouveau Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
vase Austria Iridescent glass Unsigned Circa 1898 Art Nouveau Measures: Height: 9.5 inches x
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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car Origin Germany Circa 1915 Excellent condition. It has all its
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Metal

W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
H 6.7 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Lucrece” by E Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A entrancing late 19th century French Art Nouveau bronze bust entitled ‘Lucrece’, of a beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Perruches Glass Cachet, 1919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
could have your initials cut into the base and then use it to stamp red wax seals for correspondence
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Art Glass

Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895
Located in London, GB
A pair of French, Art Nouveau, champagne brown diamond and yellow gold floral cufflinks, for Maison
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Brown Diamond, Gold

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
you could have your initials cut into the base and then use it to mark red wax seals for
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Art Glass

Ceramic vase Art Nouveau by Gräfenroda Keramik
By Gräfenroda Keramik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Nouveau style ceramic vase, glazed with handles and applications in green tones. Signed
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

William Moorcroft MacIntyre Art Nouveau Blue Daisy Pattern Tobacco Jar
By William Moorcroft
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Art Nouveau James MacIntyre & Co lidded tobacco jar decorated with tubelined daisies designed by
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau Bronze "Elegant Lady" by Georges Van der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
woman’s body and of the fabric are characteristic of the Art Nouveau period. Bronze, gilt.
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

“Putto on Doe” Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Charles Korschann
By Charles Korschann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
elements of the Art Nouveau with a distinct celebration of the naturalistic. The putto grasps a simple harp
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of a Woman” by Cesare Ceribelli
By Cesar Constantino Ceribelli
Located in Shippensburg, PA
texture decorated work of art complete with a lovely necklace that retains partial polychroming of the
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of Thais” by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
war. The cast is sealed to the reverse with the editeur's cachet and numbered 3264 by cold-stamping
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Royal Dux Flower Vases or Centerpieces, Art Nouveau Era
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Nouveau Royal Dux flower vases or centerpieces. Each bearing the Royal Dux Seal and
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of "La Danse" by Eugene Delaplanche
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Eugène Delaplanche
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DELAPLANCHE incised "F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris" & numbered 225 sealed with A. Collas reduction cachet
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A. Duchene Art Nouveau Set in Gilded Bronze Signed A.Duchène circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A. DUCHENE Art Nouveau set in gilded bronze composed of two letter ops, decorated in relief with a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Cleopatra Art Nouveau bronze bust woman with snake by Isidore De Rudder
By Isidore De Rudder
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cleopatra, Art Nouveau bronze bust woman with snake by Isidore De Rudder With foundry seal Luppens
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Patinated Antique Art Nouveau "Shy Girl" Bronze by Georges Van der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art nouveau "Shy Girl" bronze by Georges Van der Straeten for Société des Bronzes de Paris
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Austria during the art nouveau period, back in the 1915. This magnifique piece has been
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau style, with fabulous multi hued patination of brown and a subtle green, accentuating the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

Antique 1880 Art Nouveau Carved Fully Restored Brown Leather Library Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
highly collectable, fully restored circa 1880 Art Nouveau carved, Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather
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Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Art Nouveau Cherubs 159 pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Paris" is an art nouveau style multi-motif pattern with two full figure cherubs facing each other with a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Women in Flowers Table Lamp
Located in Shippensburg, PA
sealed in conservator's wax; presents beautifully. We always recommend wiring be inspected by a
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Cleopatra Art Nouveau bronze bust woman with snake by Isidore De Rudder 1900
By Isidore De Rudder, H. Luppens & Cie
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cleopatra, Art Nouveau bronze bust woman with snake by Isidore De Rudder With foundry seal Luppens
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of American Art Nouveau Vases "Satyr & Maenad" by Roman Bronze Works
By Roman Bronze Works
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A PAIR OF ART NOUVEAU BRONZE VASES DEPICTING A SATYR AND MAENAD Cast by Roman Bronze Works of New
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of a Beautiful Young Girl by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Petaluma, CA
, Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914). You will find his works to be predominantly art nouveau woman of which a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"A Girl Bust" 20th Century Bronze Sculpture by Spanish Artist Juan Clará Ayats
Located in Madrid, ES
inches (20 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm.) base included PROVENANCE Private Spanish Collector Art Noveau bronze
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1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Huge Vienna Hand Painted Terracotta Vase Orpheus with Lions
By Adolphe-Jean Lavergne, Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Firenze, IT
This Art Nouveau hand painted Viennese terracotta decorative piece is a large exhibition vase
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Terracotta

Art Nouveau Bronze 'Pan of Rohallion' by Fredrick William Mac Monies, 1890 Orig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
base Frederick William Mac Monies and dated 1890 and with the Foundry seal. Has the letters on the base
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1920's Danish Art Nouveau Handcrafted Icebear Bowl - Ash Tray by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
1920's Danish Art Nouveau Handcrafted Icebear Bowl - Ash Tray by P. Ipsens Enke Danish Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
18th - 19th-century fob pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold mount with 3 intaglio seals skillfully
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Adolph Willette “Cacao Van Houten” Original 1896 Poster Chaix
By Adolphe Willette
Located in Dallas, TX
embossed seal of authenticity from the printer, Imprimerie Chaix, on the lower right corner. AVANTIQUES is
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1890s Art Nouveau More Prints

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Paper

Japanese Bronze Lotus Bud Vase by Hongo Toshihiko
Located in Point Richmond, CA
slightly recessed base is stamped with the artist’s signature, Toshi. Complete with a signed and sealed
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Late 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Metalwork

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Bronze

Inoue Ryosai Sumida Gawa Japanese Pottery Character Jug, c.1900
By Inoue Ryosai
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Sumida river. He was a pioneer of art nouveau in the Meiji era and his pottery is widely collected today
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Antique 1880s Japanese Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Pottery

Inoue Ryosai Sumida Gawa Japanese Pottery Character Jug, c.1900
Inoue Ryosai Sumida Gawa Japanese Pottery Character Jug, c.1900
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H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 5.71 in
Original La Malou les Bains vintage French thermal spa poster
By Luc Lafnet
Located in Spokane, WA
and decorated using marble and fountains in their décor. Note that this poster also has a royal seal
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1920s Art Nouveau Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of Thais” by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
is sealed to the reverse with the editeur's cachet and numbered 1146 by cold-stamping. Measurements
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20th Century French Busts

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Bronze

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Nouveau German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service with lovely leaf detailing, 42 Pieces. This set
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Antique 19th Century German Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Nouveau Leroy & Cie Piault French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102pc
By Bry & Cie
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces. This Art Nouveau pattern features a shaped terminal with cascading floral scroll work and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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Art Nouveau Seal For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau seal for your home. An art nouveau seal — often made from metal, bronze and silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an art nouveau seal — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An art nouveau seal, designed in the Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen each produced at least one beautiful art nouveau seal that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Seal?

Prices for an art nouveau seal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $355 and can go as high as $87,659, while the average can fetch as much as $904.
Questions About Art Nouveau Seal
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The red seal on Chinese art is a way of communicating information about the piece. Depending on the artwork, the seal may say who produced it or who originally owned it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Chinese art.
  • 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

    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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.