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Wonderful French Lady Figure Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Gilt Bronze Crystal Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French lady figure Art Nouveau ormolu-mounted gilt bronze crystal vase
Measures: 11
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 11 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Jill Garber Art Nouveau Figural Art Nouveau Goddess Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
A divine, figural, Mucha-like portrait, depicting an Art Nouveau Goddess in sterling silver, has
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2010s American Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.125 in W 2.125 in L 21.5 in
Lalique Crystal Jewelry Box with Female Figure Art Nouveau Style French
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
, Lalique, in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid to late-20th-century, France. Crystal is clear with a matte
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 2.13 in W 3.07 in D 3.38 in
Figural Art Nouveau Vase, Signed "J. Garnier", Étain circa 1900, "En détresse"
By Jean Garnier
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful Art Nouveau vase by the artist Jean Garnier (born in Monzeuil 1853-1910).
This art work
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Antique Early 1900s French Vases
Materials
Pewter
French Art Nouveau Figural Lamp with Flower Basket Charles Perror, France
Located in Toledo, OH
Figural Art Nouveau lamp with child holding a basket of colorful flowers. Made in Paris France by
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Art Nouveau Amor Bronze Table Lamp
By Rudolf Marschall
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Large figural Art Nouveau lamp: Amor.
Excellent sculpture - not signed.
2 light bulbs E14.
The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Figural Bronze Art Nouveau Chandelier Antique Austria Vienna, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful figural Art Nouveau chandelier. Functions as is with seven E27 / 110 Volt light bulbs on
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bronze ‘Fire Tong’ Sculpture by Henri-Louis Levasseur
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A figural art nouveau solid cast bronze fire tong sculpture. The handle in the form of a woman's
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20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Figural Reclining Woman. Aquamarine & Diamond Ring Ca 1900
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Figural Art Nouveau Gold Ring
An extremely fine aquamarine and diamond, Art Nouveau period
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
French Silverplate Cut Crystal Centerpiece Pair W/ Bowls Art Nouveau Women #5053
Located in Big Bend, WI
bases surrounded by figural Art Nouveau partially nude women, in Greek draped dress, circa 1880 (maker
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20th Century French French Provincial Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bronze ‘Fire Tong’ Sculpture by Henri-Louis Levasseur
By Henri Louis Levasseur
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A figural art nouveau solid cast bronze fire tong sculpture with a handle in the form of a woman's
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Iridescent Figural Candlestick
Located in Chicago, IL
Figural candlestick with a golden maiden on an iridescent form. This ceramic features a beautiful
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1890s Art Nouveau More Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.25 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Art Nouveau Watercolour on Paper, A Classical figure.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century art nouveau watercolour on paper of a classical female figure by French artist
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Watercolour on Paper. Classical Centaur. Classical figure.
Located in Cotignac, FR
An early 20th century art nouveau watercolour of a male centaur by French artist Paul Hogg. Signed
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 0.6 in
Art Nouveau Lithograph 1800s Landscape Romantic Figure Floral
By Georges De Feure
Located in Milwaukee, WI
red hair in an environment of flora and fauna with muted colors and the Art Nouveau style. Signed in
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Italian Art Nouveau Coldpainted Bronze Orientalist Figure Arab Girl 1900
Located in Portland, OR
20th century, mainly executing high quality Art Nouveau & Art Deco figural subjects.
This large bronze
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure Statue Sculpture "Prise de Corsaire"
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique large French Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Sculpture, titled "Prise de Corsaire" by
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau floral figure bookplate
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Milwaukee, WI
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Alphonse Mucha is synonymous with Art Nouveau, a style of fine art, decorative art, and architecture that
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau bookplate figure ornate text
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Milwaukee, WI
: 8.75" x 6.75"
Framed: 20.13" x 17.5"
Alphonse Mucha is synonymous with Art Nouveau, a style of fine
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau floral figure blue yellow
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Milwaukee, WI
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Alphonse Mucha is synonymous with Art Nouveau, a style of fine art, decorative art, and architecture that
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau owl border woman figure
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Milwaukee, WI
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Framed: 20.37" x 18"
Alphonse Mucha is synonymous with Art Nouveau, a style of fine art, decorative art
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
1926 Rosenthal Art Nouveau Geisha Porcelain Figure Richard Forster B.160
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
-Bavaria. In accordance with present marks this particular figure was made in 1923 ( ref. Catalog
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
Art Nouveau Figural Alabaster Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A figure of a standing young lady finely carved in white alabaster. She is shown dressed in an
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Royal DUX Art Nouveau Figural Centerpiece
By Royal Dux
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Royal Dux Art Nouveau figural centerpiece.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Auguste Moreau Gilt Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique TABLE LAMP Brass, Large Decorative Lamp Figural Art Nouveau
"Monumental Antique German Art
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Antique 1860s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
H 43.31 in W 9.85 in D 13 in
Art Nouveau Figural Silver Clad Table Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau figural silver clad table mirror, with removable inset 10 inch circular mirror (moon
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Materials
Composition
Ségoffin Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture
By Victor Segoffin
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau patinated bronze figural sculpture, depicting a dancer with scarves and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Delal Figural Table Lamp
By Marcel Delal
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau bronze table lamp of female figure with 3 floral lights on round base. (signed
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of a Young Woman
By Henryk Kossowski Jr. 1
Located in Petaluma, CA
For the art nouveau lover, this is certainly worth one to ponder, for all others, here is fine
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Figural Candelabras
By Achille Gamba
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Art Nouveau silvered pewter candelabras with female figures surrounded by 8 arms
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Candle Holders
Materials
Silver, Pewter
French 19th Century Art Nouveau Figural Gilt Metal Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique Art Nouveau period French gilt metal centerpiece bowl or jardiniere depicting the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Delphin Massier Art Nouveau Majolica Figural Egret Planter, Vallauris
By Delphin Massier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Delphin Massier Art Nouveau Majolica figural egret planter, Vallauris, circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Majolica
Art Nouveau Porcelain Harlequin Figural Catchall Antique, German, 1910s
By Katzhütte
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful harlequin figural catchall. Made of Porcelain and hand painted by Katzhuette, Germany. A
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Regency French Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency bronze chandelier. A chic Art Nouveau period piece with a ring of female
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Figural Woman Silhouette Table Night Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Nouveau figural woman table lamp. This beautiful petite lamp is a classic piece of Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in New York, NY
A German Art Nouveau patinated bronze figural vide poche by Bernhard Hoetger featuring a windblown
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
"Art et Decoration" Original 1902 Art Nouveau Color Lithograph by Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
mainly as a poster artist and became an influential figure of Art Nouveau in late 1890s, when poster
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Riding Waves Figural Unger Brothers Cufflinks
By Unger Brothers
Located in Lexington, KY
by a fluted border and delicate Art Nouveau curves. The bent arm and lean leg of the figure
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Style Bronze Finish Copper Figural Fountain Element
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A bronze finish copper fountain element with high relief figural decoration in a watery environment
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20th Century Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Art Nouveau Young Boy Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell
Marked Dep.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of Art Nouveau figural table lamps of two women sculptures. The table lamps are
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Nouveau Figural Urns Mounted as Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Art Nouveau figural urns mounted as lamps. These wonderfully cast urns are mounted as table
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
"Amen" Original 1899 Art Nouveau Color Lithograph by Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
Alphonse Mucha worked mainly as a poster artist and became an influential figure of Art Nouveau in
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Art Deco / Nouveau Cast Iron Bench, Figural Violinist Motif, Painted
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming and unusual Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench, Wonderfully decorated and casted
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Deer Bimini Style Lauscha Art Glass Sculpture Figure, 1910s
By Bimini Glass, Lauschaer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Deer Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Excellent vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
French Bronze Art Nouveau Classical Figural Women by L. Kley
By Louis Kley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French bronze Art Nouveau classical figural woman.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Style Figural Silverplate & Cristallerie Lorraine Claret Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Nouveau Style Figural Silverplate & Cristallerie Lorraine Claret Jug
This exquisite
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Figural Dressing Table / Vanity Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau round silver plate dressing table / vanity mirror with a figural design and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Materials
Silver Plate
Bronze Figure of an Art Nouveau Young Women circa 1900
By Victor Heinrich Seifert
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bronze Figure of an Art Nouveau young woman.
circa 1900.
Beautiful European Art Nouveau Bronze
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
By Krementz & Co
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Nouveau Figural Woman with Daisies 14K yellow gold lorgnette with diamonds signed by Krementz
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend. Circa Early 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Iron
Alexandre Vibert, French Art Nouveau Figural Gilt Bronze Ewer, circa 1900
By Alexandre Vibert
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau gilt bronze lobed ewer by Alexandre Vibert (French, 1847-1909), produced within the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Urns
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Oip Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter, Brass
"Salon des Cent" Original 1897 Art Nouveau Color Lithograph by Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Chicago, IL
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Alphonse Mucha worked mainly as a poster artist and became an influential figure of Art Nouveau in late
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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Teplitz Figural Tray Maiden & Lily Pads
Located in Lisbon, PT
An extraordinary Secession Style Ernst Wahliss hand-painted porcelain figurine tray with a elegant seated maiden flanked by a green lilypad.
Made in Teplitz (Austria)
Circa 1891
”Tu...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Cast Wrought Iron Ashtray Catch All Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Cast Wrought Iron Ashtray Catch All Stand. Circa 19th Century
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 27 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Vienna Art Ceramics Art Nouveau Figure Putto Riding A Rooster By Doblinger, 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Ceramic Piece:
Blond boy sitting sideways on a rooster decorated
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 5.04 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of Nude Maiden, German, circa 1900
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Petaluma, CA
Offering here an antique bronze figure of a nude maiden, signed Berndorf. Berndorf was a German
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ernst Wahliss Turn Wein Austrian Art Nouveau Figural Lily Vase
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Turn Wein Austrian art nouveau figural vase formed as a lily by renowned ceramicist
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the figural art nouveau you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every figural art nouveau was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect figural art nouveau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A figural art nouveau is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made figural art nouveau over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, Bing & Grøndahl and Albert Mayer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Figural Art Nouveau?
A figural art nouveau can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,320, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Figural 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.
- What is figuration in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often human figures.
- What is figurative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.
- 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.
- When did figurative art start?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo.
- What is a lay figure in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.