Bat Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau Fruitwood Bat Plaque by Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Chicago, US
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Nouveau Coral 18k Gold Bat Dangle Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Mysterious and lovely, these authentic Art Nouveau period dangle earrings depict a pair of dozing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bat Plaque
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Chicago, US
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Chicago, US
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair by Thonet, set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of 2 chairs executed by the company Thonet. (signed
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$2,069 Sale Price / set
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H 27.96 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Art Nouveau "Vase with Bat" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Chicago, US
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver
Located in New York, NY
Immortals, they represent longevity, as well as fertility! The jade bat earrings date to the Art Deco to
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Earrings
Materials
Jade, Silver
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
Located in London, GB
iconic art nouveau portrayal of a Parisian goddess of the Demi-Monde. She has style roots going back to
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet.
Consisting of four chairs and
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
$5,644 Sale Price
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver
By George Shiebler
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Brooch by George W. Shiebler and Company in the form of a moon with a bat
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,000 Sale Price
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H 2.5 in W 1.75 in
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Art Nouveau Pearl Gold Bat Necklace
Located in Portland, ME
Art Nouveau 18k yellow gold bat necklace. The fancy link chain is set with small seed pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Silver Art Nouveau Buckle in the Form of a Bat by Ferdinand Erhart, 1908
By Ferdinand Erhart
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Beautiful worked silver buckle in the form of a bat by Ferdinand Erhart, circa 1908. Similar
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 1.19 in
Josef Hoffmann set with Bat table
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
several makers, but this set is probably by Thonet. Condition: good, original. Style: late art nouveau
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Bat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds. The dimensional bat brooch has 10 old European
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Gold, Platinum and Ruby Bat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 15 karat gold and platinum bat brooch with two ruby eyes.
Accompanied by a fitted
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Bat Stickpin
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bat with outstretched wings
Highly rendered with grooved details
Completed
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilded Art Nouveau Bat Swarm Vase by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer for Clement Massier
By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
medium as an aesthetic platform to make art.
Among the many international awards earned during his
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
H 13.25 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
THEODOR FAHRNER Jugendstil Bat Choker
By MS
Located in London, GB
A Jugendstil Fahrner Japoniste silver choker with enamel bats in the Japanese style denoting good luck, wealth & happiness.
Marks: TF' '935' & 'Depose'
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Japanese Style Bat Vase Cast in Bronze
Located in Van Nuys, CA
across two sides with an almost Art Nouveau flair to it.
Product handcrafted in the USA with the
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Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage French Pendant Angels Ruby Heart Il Bat Pour Toi 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Mārupe, LV
Vintage French Heart Pendant with Cupids & Ruby Heart – “Il bat pour toi” – 1950s-60s Romantic
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Antique 1670s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century Japanese Style Bat Vase Cast in Bronze, Antique Silver Plated
Located in Van Nuys, CA
spreads across two sides with an Art Nouveau flair to it. 8 week lead time.
Product handcrafted in the
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Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vide Poche, or Tray w/ Figure of a Bat, Signed B&H, Bradley &Hubbard, circa 1890
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Petaluma, CA
. This tray is only the 2nd item that I have ever owned with a bat, and we are on the lookout all the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 3 in W 4 in D 5 in
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bat Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
A popular Art Nouveau motif, this bat with wings spread is four inches in length. He is well
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Berry Bat Amphora Vase
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Chicago, IL
NOCTURNAL RISING BAT VASE by AMPHORA, Model #668, c. 1900, in porcelain with applied detailing of
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Art
Materials
Porcelain
Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Vase, w/ Bat, Artist Signed Korschann, circa 1910
By Louchet Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
noted foundry specializing in Art Nouveau, Louchet. Please note the little bat in the casting near the
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair dining set of 2 by Wittmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting of 2 chairs executed by the company Wittmann
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau Fledermaus bat chair dining set of 6 by Wittmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Fledermaus set in Art Nouveau style consisting 6 chairs executed by the company Wittmann. (signed
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Original Art Nouveau Watercolor Painting of a Bat Woman by Alfredo Edel Colorno
Located in Tustin, CA
, fantastical bat wings and a bat headdress, with her arms dramatically outstretched. Abstract bat imagery is
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Paper, Paint
H 19 in W 12.25 in D 0.6 in
Estate Cultured Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Bat Pin with Plique-à-Jour Enamel
Located in Houston, TX
Estate 18K yellow gold cultured baroque Tahitian pearl and diamond bat pin. Created in Art Nouveau
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Bat Pen Tray
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau bat pen tray #457. Measures 22cm and is in good condition. Marked a
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Bat Vase #225/88B
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau bat vase #225/88B. Measures 13.5 cm high and in good condition.
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Bat Vase #225/42B
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau bat vase #225/42B. Measures 13 cm high and 17 cm wide and is in
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Bat Pen Tray #457
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau bat pen tray #457. Measures 22 cm and is in good condition. Marked a
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
AUSTRIAN ART NOUVEAU BAT FIXTURE
Located in Bronx, NY
that enhances every detail. This stunning light features an opaque colored Loetz art glass shade
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Early 20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Cane Handle with Bat
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, officially the Royal Porcelain factory (Danish: Den Kongelige Porcelænsfabrik), is a manufacturer of porcelain products and was founded in Copenhagen 1 May 1775 und...
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Antique 1890s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Bat Pen Tray No 457
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau bat pen tray No 457. Measures 22 cm / 8 21/32 in. Has a small chip on
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Vase #225/42A with Bat A. Michelsen Silver Mounted
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau vase #225/42A with bat motif and A. Michelsen silver mounted piece
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver "Bat" Pitcher by Bernard Hertz
By Bernard Hertz
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous pitcher, having a subtle bat wing motif. It was executed by Bernard Hertz and
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Early 20th Century Danish Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cameo Glass Bat Vase by Daum Freres
By Daum
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and particularly rare Art Nouveau cameo glass vase of triform shape, the lilac layer
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Black Terracotta Bat Lamp by Potter L. Hjorth
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Black Terracotta Bat Lamp by Potter Lauritz Adolf Hjorth. The lamp mounted in the round with
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
The Arabian Nights
By Louis Rhead
Located in Minneapolis, MN
is framed in an antique art nouveau bat wing gesso frame.
Sight Size 7" x 7" Framed 10 1/2" x 10 1
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1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
India Ink, Paper
Plique-á-Jour Natural Pearl Bat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic pin depicting a bat with a very large sized natural pearl abdomen is meticulously
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold
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Antique Tiffany Studios 'Acorn' Table Lamp C.1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lamp is a elegant testament to the classic Tiffany Studios design. Crafted in early 20th century, this lamp is evocative of the Art Nouveau style that Tiffany lamps are known fo...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of patinated bronze bat-shaped wall sconces after William Tonks & Sons
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of patinated bronze bat-shaped wall sconces after William Tonks & Sons
Continental
Patinated bronze
20th Century
Height 34.5cm, width 24cm, depth 10.5cm
This intriguing pair ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,705 / set
H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
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"Pomegranate" Table Lamp
New York
circa 1910
Leaded glass, patinated bronze
Shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1457-34"
Base impressed "Tiffany Studios, New ...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Paul Dachsel, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Chicago, US
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$48,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Hearts and Vines Vase" by Louis Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in London, GB
An impressive early 20th Century American iridescent glass vase of slender form with green hearts shining through an attractive golden iridescence, signed L C Tiffany Favrile and num...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
$4,818
H 9.06 in W 0 in D 0 in
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
New York, Circa 1910
Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Located in Chicago, US
European spider table lamp, c. 1925.
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Style Bronze Art Nouveau 12 Arm Lily Pad Tulip Floor lamp 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tiffany style heavy bronze floor lamp featuring Art Nouveau styling with twisted column and lily pad base supporting twelve floral tulip glass shades. Marked kembia astm 88-...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$3,440 Sale Price
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H 54 in W 23 in D 23 in
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1845 Handcolored Bat Engraving: A Study of Chiroptera Diversity
Located in Langweer, NL
The print is an 1845 handcolored engraving that features a selection of six different bat species, each carefully illustrated to highlight their distinctive anatomical features. Thes...
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Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
$216 Sale Price
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H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Silver
$4,800
H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Art Nouveau Ribbed Vase by Paul Dachsel for Kunstkeramik
By Kunstkeramik Paul Dachsel
Located in Chicago, US
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Tiffany Studios Early Fleur de Lis Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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Bat Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic bat art nouveau available at 1stDibs. A bat art nouveau — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bat art nouveau, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bat art nouveau is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Royal Copenhagen, Bradley & Hubbard and Josef Hoffmann each produced at least one beautiful bat art nouveau that is worth considering.
How Much is a Bat Art Nouveau?
Prices for a bat art nouveau can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $42,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,691.
Questions About Bat Art Nouveau
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art 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.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art 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.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art 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.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2022Alphonse 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, 2024No 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.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
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