Art Nouveau picture frame in hand-hammered copper. Ca. 1900

About the Item

Art Nouveau picture frame in hand-hammered copper. Hand-hammered copper frame with oval central opening, decorated with raised geometric ornaments. The reverse with the original support stand. A decorative and characteristic example of Jugendstil design. Material: Hammered copper Dimensions: H. 17 × W. 12 cm Period: Ca. 1900 (Art Nouveau) Condition: Patinated with age-related wear A fine collector’s piece that combines function and artistic expression in the spirit of Art Nouveau. Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) was an international art and design movement from ca. 1890–1910, characterized by organic forms, floral ornamentation, and artisanal innovation. The style was expressed in architecture, furniture, and decorative arts, marking a break with the heavy forms of historicism.

Dimensions:
Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Hammered
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
Ca. 1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
København, DK
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1041248071282