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Small Hans Müller Art Nouveau Bronze Cabinet Sculpture/Bust of a Half-Clad Woman

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A fine, small-scale antique Art Nouveau cabinet bronze. In the form of a half-naked young woman in three-quarter profile. Likely an allegory to Summer or The Harvest (or possibly a Demeter or Ceres depiction), she is depicted wrapped in flowing drapery with flowers, vines, and stalks of wheat. Additionally, she has stalks of wheat braided into her hair. Marked to the reverse H. Müller and set on a gilt bronze plinth. Simply a wonderful Art Nouveau bronze bust! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Condition Details: There is some rubbing to the patina, some surface scratches, and rubbing to the high points and edges of the gilt plinth. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Artist: Hans Müller Pattern Name: Summer or Harvest (Demeter or Ceres) Marks: Marked in the cast: H. Muller. Measurements: Height: ca. 6 1/4 in. Width: ca. 3 Depth: ca. 1 3/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Hans Muller (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some rubbing to the patina, some surface scratches, and rubbing to the high points and edges of the gilt plinth. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2182025165852DSAINVHOX15_ISA1stDibs: LU1610243876082

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