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Art Nouveau Bronze Paper Knife Page Turner With Female Bust By Alexandre Caron

$1,511.21
£1,109
€1,307.07
CA$2,079.86
A$2,318.22
CHF 1,216.29
MX$28,309.23
NOK 15,400.88
SEK 14,556.17
DKK 9,755.22

About the Item

An excellent Art Nouveau bronze paper knife page turner, depicting a female bust, and terminating in a blunt tapering point. Alexandre Caron (French, 1857-1932) signed 'A Caron', Left in its original patina, there are a few light signs of age as expected. Caron's works, most of which are mythological or symbolic and small in size, were made up of various precious materials including silver, gold and bronze. Many were produced in the Sèvres factory. Caron exhibited from 1894 at the Salon des Artistes Francais, showing many noteworthy statuettes, and winning commendations including an Honourable mention in 1901.
  • Creator:
    A. Caron (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6433245828232

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