Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

This tall vase of baluster form is made of silver-plated pewter and it is the embodiment of the charm, allure, and sophistication of the French Art Nouveau style. The vase is made an...

This beautiful young woman is a fine example of the creations of the noted French sculptor, Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914). You will find his works to be predominantly art nouveau wo...

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Lily Tray, shape number 2483. Decorated with 'Jumping Faun' pattern to interior, 'Flight of Birds' to exterior. 'Pebble and Grass' border to exterior rim an...

Large multi-layered glass vase, with acid-etched decoration, of comumbines in flowers and buds Japanese-style Gallé signature Good condition, no cracks or chips Early 20th century...

Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910) Moulin Mahogany, brass, painted glass paste numbers Creation date: 1905 H 59 CM XL 34 CM Original movement, running Bibliography: - Françoise Bi...

Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. Stamped: Nimy Faiences imperiale 1789-1951 Belgium. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. ...

Wonderful tall glazed vintage mid-century modern style celadon green glazed porcelain vase or umbrella stand / holder by an unknown artist or maker. Delightful embossed Jugendstil - ...

Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs Austria, Circa 1890s, Franz Bergmann School, Unmarked This rare and striking Art Nouveau vase exemplifies the o...

Rare small majolica daisy cache pot signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. 6.5 by 3.5 inches , H / 4 inches.

A stunning sculpture of a cherub holding a cornucopia, after Auguste Moreau. French, early 20th century. At 35" high, this is a beautifully substantial bronze in excellent condition....

Early 20th century, good size Art Nouveau wall clock. This antique weather station hand carved and stunning Art Nouveau clock has a beautiful...

A large art nouveau vase in ceramics designed by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg in 1918. The vase is 27.5 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks and age-based c...

This antique miniature vase from Meissen is a remarkable example of fine porcelain craftsmanship. Crafted from pristine white porcelain, it f...

A very rare, two extruded handled Louis Comfort Tiffany bright Mazarin blue Favrile miniature vase with flared top in Art Nouveau style. Beautifully signed 'L. C. Tiffany Inc Favrile...

Beautiful tall bronze & marble base by listed artist Charles Renee Masse, signed title Jeune Arabe, this piece its part of a series that have many auction results. Signed dated " Ch....

Emile Galle scenic wheel carved and acid etched cameo vase. A beautiful and tall cameo vase by Galle. The 18 - 1/2” tall vase has a background of muted yellow glass near the base, which progresses to blue/gray at mid-vase, and then peach towards the top. Brown, cameo cut trees are generously displayed across the body of the vase, with the addition of a boat in the lake. Signed "Galle". Dimensions: 18 - 1/2” x 10” x 8”. Condition: Very good Émile Gallé (8 May 1846 in Nancy – 23 September 1904 in Nancy) was a French artist and designer who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement. He was noted for his designs of Art Nouveau glass art and Art Nouveau furniture, and was a founder of the École de Nancy or Nancy School, a movement of design in the city of Nancy, France. Gallé born on 4 March 1846 in the city of Nancy, France. His father, Charles Gallé, was a merchant of glassware and ceramics who had settled in Nancy in 1844, and his father-in-law owned a factory in Nancy which manufactured mirrors. His father took over the direction of his mother's family business, and began to manufacture glassware with a floral design. He also took over a struggling faience factory and began manufacturing new products. The young Gallé studied philosophy and natural science at the Lycée Imperial in Nancy. At the age of sixteen he went to work for the family business as an assistant to his father, making floral designs and emblems for both faience and glass. In his spare time he became an accomplished botanist, studying with D.A. Godron, the director of the Botanical Gardens of Nancy and author of the leading textbooks on French flora. He collected plants from the region and from as far away as Italy and Switzerland. He also took courses in painting and drawing, and made numerous drawings of plants, flowers, animals and insects, which became subjects of decoration. At the age of sixteen he finished the Lycée in Nancy and went to Weimar in Germany from 1862–1866 to continue his studies in philosophy, botany, sculpture and drawing. In 1866, to prepare himself to inherit the family business, he went to work as an apprentice at the glass factory of Burgun and Schwerer in Meisenthal, and made a serious study of the chemistry of glass production. Some of his early glass and faience works for the family factory at Saint-Clémont were displayed at the 1867 Paris Universal Exposition. In early 1870 he designed a complete set of dishware with a rustic animal designs for the family enterprise. During this time he became acquainted with the painter, sculptor and engraver Victor Prouvé, an artist of the romantic "troubadour" style, who became his future collaborator in the Nancy School. He enlisted for military service in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, then was demobilised after the disastrous French defeat in 1871 and the French loss to Germany of much of the province of Lorraine, including Meisenthal where he had done his apprenticeship. Thereafter the Cross of Lorraine, the patriotic symbol of the region, became part of his signature on many of his works of art. After his demobilization Gallé went to London, where he represented his father at an exhibition of the arts of France, then to Paris, where he remained for several months, visiting the Louvre and Cluny Museum, studying examples of ancient Egyptian art, Roman glassware and ceramics, and especially early Islamic enamelled...

This fabulous circa 1902 cedar lined cigar box was made by Gorham as part of the company's Athenic range, introduced at the turn of the 20th century. The 3 pound 10 ounce rectangular mixed metal box has a copper body and bears decorative sterling silver ornamentation. The box rests on four silver pad form feet. The piece has a hinged lid which features a colorful inset enameled plaque at the center. The charming scene depicts an image after well regarded British artist and illustrator Cecil Aldin's 1830 work "The Oxford Coach". The underside is fully hallmarked and bears a Gorham date symbol which corresponds to 1902. This unusual collectible box...

This matched pair of Art Nouveau gilt bronze candelabra were made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The candelabra have an naturalistic form modeled after tree branches and feature six...

A highly coveted Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arab Snake Charmer on an alluring carpet of alluring colors and patt...

A turn of the 20th century Emmanuel Villanis styled Virgin Mary bust sculpture exudes the ethereal grace reminiscent of the virgin saint in an Art Nou...

This is a Girl with Wheat bronze sculpture by Hippolyte F. Moreau. He is famous for his bronze statues of young women. He is also the son of another renown French sculptor named Jean Baptiste Moreau. It depicts a young lady with long curly hair who is dressed with a see-through robe. She is holding a basket of wheat with one arm and some branches of them with the other one. She appears to be in the countryside and is observing a pair of doves that are on the ground. The bronze sculpture is standing over two...

This is a Nouveau Art Rueven Glass Flower Bud Vase. It depicts an elongated pink, green-yellow, and grey blue amphora shaped bud vase with ruffles upper border. Below the base, it is...

A large and impressive late 19th Century bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo sculpture of antiquity with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail, inscribed F.Barbedienne foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 95 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 28 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Foundry: F.Barbedienne SKU: 7741 ABOUT The Barbedienne Foundry is a famous 19th century bronze foundry, whose statues and art objects became rapidly very renowned. This bronze studio co-worked with other trades, and put his name to a great variety of works, such as furnishing in particular. Attending every World's Fair of its time, the Barbedienne Foundry was regularly awarded, notably at the World's Fair of 1855 where it was awarded the Great Medal of Honor. A Parisian bronze maker and caster, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) creates a firm in 1839 in collaboration with Achille Collas, the inventor of the mechanical method to obtain copies of sculptures at a smaller scale. With this groundbreaking proceed, they facilitated an unprecedented production. Under the “Collas et Barbedienne” name, they specialized in Antiquity copies and perfected new chemical methods for the color and patina finish of their bronzes. As a true Romantic, Ferdinand Barbedienne is committed to democratization of arts, he thus realizes numerous Antiquity copies and stimulates his contemporaries’ works broadcasting. A great deal of famous sculptures are hence cast by the Barbedienne Foundry. All his life, Barbedienne co-worked with the greatest artists, sculptors or designers of his time, such as Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain, Attarge, Aizelin, Barye or Fremiet. Statues aside, he products a great deal of decorative artifacts, such as clocks, vases, mirrors, etc. Since 1855, Ferdinand Barbedienne collaborates with the famous decoration designer Louis-Constant Sévin (1821-1888). Joining the firm as a sculptor-designer, he stays loyal to it his life long, always finding more new designs for daily objects, which hence become true art works. Sevin’s creations, specialized in the “Neo-Greek” style, were particularly appreciated for antiquity reference in decorative arts, just like the great mirror preserved by the Orsay Museum. He also teams up with enamelers including Alfred Serre, and develops a set of “cloisonnés” enamels that made the headlines at the World's Fair of 1862 in London, which was the very beginning of the art of enamel’s return. In collaboration with Serre, Barbedienne realized between 1878 and 1889 the Monumental Clock in Renaissance style, decorated with enamels, which is preserved in the Paris City Hall. Venus de Milo Facts about Venus de Milo sculpture. For much of the world, the mystery of the Venus de Milo lies in her missing arms. But there’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages. 1. Venus de Milo‘s title is a bit misleading. It’s popularly believed that this Grecian statue depicts the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, who was often rendered half-naked. However, the Greeks would have called this deity Aphrodite. Nonetheless, the Roman-inspired Venus de Milo caught on. 2. She’s named in part for where she was discovered. On April 8, 1820, a farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas came across the statue in pieces within the ruins of an ancient city on the island of Milos (formerly known as Melos). 3. Alexandros of Antioch is credited with her creation. A sculptor of the Hellenistic period, Alexandros is believed to have carved this masterpiece between 130 and 100 BCE. The inscription on the plinth—the slab on which the statue rested—that identified him as Venus de Milo‘s creator was lost nearly 200 years ago. 4. She might not be Venus. Some have suggested the sculpture is not Aphrodite/Venus, but Amphitrite, the sea goddess who was particularly adored on Milos. Still others have proposed she’s Victory, or perhaps a prostitute. With her arms long missing, would-be context clues have been lost for centuries. A spear could have meant one thing, a spool of thread another. If she held an apple—as some reports claim—it could mean she was Aphrodite, holding the award given to her by Paris before the Trojan War began. To this day, it’s a matter of passionate debate. 5. She became a gift to the King of France. When Kentrotas called upon a French naval officer to help him unearth the spectacular sculpture, he began a chain of events that would eventually lead to the Marquis de Rivière presenting Venus de Milo to Louis XVIII. In turn, the ruler gave the statue to the Louvre, where it is on display to this very day. 6. The loss of her limbs is the fault of the French. Kentrotas did find fragments of an arm and a hand when he uncovered the statue in the ruins, but as Venus de Milo was being reassembled, those arms were discarded for having a “rougher” appearance. Modern art historians believe that the variation of finish does not mean those arms did not belong to Venus, but both the arms and the original plinth have been lost since the piece moved to Paris in 1820. 7. The original plinth was ditched on purpose. Sight unseen, early 19th century art historians decided the newly discovered Venus must have been the work of Greek artist Praxiteles, and publicized the work as such. This attribution would have placed the piece in the Classical period (5th through 4th centuries BCE), which was more respected artistically than the Hellenistic period. To save face and better promote Venus de Milo—even at the cost of misinforming the public—the plinth was removed before it was presented to the King. 8. Venus de Milo was meant to make up for a national embarrassment. During his conquests, Napoleon Bonaparte had plundered one of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, Venus de’ Medici, from Italy. In 1815, the French government returned that beloved sculpture, but in 1820, France embraced the chance to fill the hole its absence left in the French culture and national pride. As such, Venus de Milo was promoted as being even greater than Venus de’ Medici upon her Louvre debut. The ploy worked, and the piece was met with almost universal praise from artists and critics. 9. Renoir was not impressed. Perhaps the most famous of Venus de Milo‘s detractors, the celebrated Impressionist painter dismissed this delicate depiction of grace and female beauty as “a big gendarme.” 10. She went into hiding during World War II. By the autumn of 1939, war threatened to descend on Paris, so Venus de Milo along with some other priceless pieces, such as Winged Victory of Samothrace and Michelangelo’s Slaves, were whisked away for safekeeping at various châteaux in the French countryside. 11. She’s been robbed! Venus is missing more than just her arms. She was originally draped in jewellery including a bracelet, earrings and a headband. These flourishes are long lost, but the holes for fixing them to the piece remain in the marble, giving clues to the missing accessories. 12. She lost her colour. While it’s easy for today’s art admirers to think of Greek statues as white, the marble was often painted in the style of polychromy. However, no trace of the original paint scheme remains on Venus de Milo today. 13. She’s taller than most people. Even with her slight slouch, Venus de Milo stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall. 14. She could be a copy. Art historians have noted that Venus de Milo bears a striking resemblance to Aphrodite of Capua, which is a Roman era copy of a possibly late 4th century BCE bronze Greek original. That would be at least 170 years before Alexandros carved his goddess, leading some to speculate that both statues are actually replicas of an older statue...

Sterling Silver Birmingham Hallmarks From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce this Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case by Robert Chandler. The Silver and ...

A stunning late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with deep green conifer and mountainous backdrop in an attractive green and turquoise colour against a variegating yell...

Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass Rare to find with original condition The piece is in good conditio...

A Stylish Example of a Fine Single Bohemian Hand Cut Crystal Black Enamel Luster or Candlestick of outstanding quality and of standard proportions. Third Quarter of the Nineteenth Ce...

French Daum Nancy attr. Art Nouveau cameo glass mushroom vase from the turn of the century. Wheel cut with raised designs in colored enamels on an etch...

This antique chip-carved wooden box, from the late 19th century, features intricate geometric and floral patterns on its surface. The hand-carved details showcase a symmetrical arran...

Large and finely carved Four color Gallé Cameo glass floral floor vase, circa 1910, art Nouveau. Marks: Gallé Measures: Height: 24.35 inches (62 cm) Diameter: 9.75 inches Condition: Very good with no damage or repairs. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described. Please also consider Avantiques eclectic...

Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase

Steuben (American, founded 1903), circa early 20th century. This exquisite antique Steuben emerald glass vase is beautifully adorned with an Alvin sterling silver sunflower overlay...

This is a Lalique Crystal Champs- Elysses medium size oval bowl vase. It depicts multiple horse chestnut leaves arranged around a circular center base. Below the base, it is the acid...

'Bohemienne' An Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), depicting an elegant young woman holding a lyre with her other arm raised behind her head with robes fl...

Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/413 decoration, circa 1901, signed Material and technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Bib.: A. Adlerova, E. Ploil, H. R...

1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...

Iridescent green and silver crystal vase by Loetz, made in the 1950s. Ø cm 11 h cm 10 Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of extraordinarily beautiful and refined blown ...

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative double handle cabinet vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa 1900-1920. The va...

Classic early 1910s Desk Catchall figurine. This polychromed cold painted metal is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze or a dog figure collector. Also nice as a gif...

Rare French Art Nouveau vase by François-Théodore Legras, France, Early 1900s. Very very rare vase with an uncommon shape showing a decor richly enamelled with chestnut leaves. A mus...

Large spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900. Very impressive, this stunning piece gathers all the ...

Splendid Art Nouveau antique pewter tazza for Liberty & Co., Regent Street, London Tall, impressive table centrepiece with hand hammered and stylised decoration Circa 1910 Signed 'Tu...

Antique French Blue Opaline Crystal Glass Hinged Trinket Box, trimmed in beautiful ormolu gilt metal around the opening of box. France, Circa 1920

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot, a seated female figure with a shawl and a necklace, Nancy, c. 1910 Gorgeous pâte-de-verre figurine in shades of jade, dark green and violet-blue colours; inscribed A. Finot A. Walter Nancy...

This beautiful piece of functional art is a gorgeous reflection of the Art Nouveau era from which it came. Used primarily as a perfume bottle, this stunning work of art was created b...

Large pair of French Majolica Iris vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880.

Beautiful musicienne par flora sculpt of Female playing the violin. Bronze on marble base signed "musicienne par flora sculpt" having beautiful patina.

A monumental ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in an elongated bulbous shape by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as...

Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box, decorated in the round with children playing tug-of-war. The lid is beautifully decorated...

An impressive mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a jockey standing with his horse exhibiting fabulous rich brown patina and excellent surface detail. Raised on naturalistic b...

An Art Nouveau rose bowl vase, crafted by the renowned Czech glassmaker Kralik circa 1910. A perfect example of the organic elegance and style of the...

Longwy, Maurice Paul Chevallier for Faiences de Longwy Decorated with flowers leaves and birds. Great enameled important large vase, with the artist signature and maker stamp. Marked...

Rare pair of French Majolica swans vases signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880.

Extra large Galle Cameo vase overlaid with different layers of glass with amber and burgundy red colors, fused together by heat. The vase features high-cut acid-etched flowers. B...

Antique Emile Gallé vase in yellow frosted and dark art glass carved in the form of a park landscape with trees and a bridge. Rare model. Early 20th century. Measures: 27.5 x 7.7 c...

This beautiful young woman is a fine example of the creations of the noted French sculptor, Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914). You will find his works to be predominantly art nouveau wo...

Model #3771 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...

A distinctive elongated barrel form footed Favrile glass vase in iridescent gold. The surface of the vase is distinguished with elongated ribs with tight swirls alternating from the ...

Monumental Antique French Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau garniture clock set. Made of bronze with gilt accents featuring a peasant woman and child carrying a shieth of wheat flanked by large candelabra urns...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

A superb pair of antique French brass altar candlesticks with a triangular base, circa 1920. These fine cathedral candlesticks are decorated with stylized acanthus leave and handsome...

A French Art Nouveau bronze Vide-Poche Centerpiece Depicting a Naiad resting by a shell on a rock Signed Auguste Moreau on the rock Three patinas Circa 1900 Auguste Moreau (1834-1...

This 20th-century French perfume bottle is a striking example of Daum glass craftsmanship. The bottle features a frosted glass body with delicate, swirling patterns, and is topped wi...

A tall and slender vase "Oignons de Jemeppe" from a series of soliflora vessels made by a branch of Val Saint Lambert in Jemeppe-sur-Meuse near Liège from 1909-1927. The design is sometimes attributed to Leon Ledru, more often to the portfolio of Romain & Jeanne Gevaert. As a reference in literature "L'Europe de l'art verrier", Giuseppe Cappa, Mardaga éditeur, Liège, 1991, page 483, N° 880 is a good source. These works with their humorous title Onions of Jemeppe are always opaque, this particular one is made from cased glass : Colorless and opal beige and rolled in dark blue pulled glass applications. The vessel is signed: VSL (blue stamp...

Stunning Art Nouveau intricately carved dark wood frame. In original "as is" condition with minor scratching and chipping. Gustav Klimt print of "The Kiss" as a bonus.

An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...

PIERRE-ADRIEN DALPAYRAT (1844-1910) After working nearly half his life as an itinerant faience painter and directing production for commercial porcelain manufacturers, Dalpayrat’s ey...

Fantastic Loetz Witwe glass vase out of the famous workshops in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia, circa 1899. The beautifully shaped glass vase was artful...

An exceptional and rare Bohemian art nouveau Phenomen Genre 2/484 (also known as Medici) pattern Loetz vase dating from around 1902. This beautiful vase stands on a rounded spread fo...

Arts and Crafts copper and brass candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement. Candleholder retains original patinated surface.

A fine antique German Art Nouveau figurine. Entitled the Grape Bearer: By Rudolf Marcuse for Rosenthal Porcelain. Model no. 477. Modeled as a half-nude young woman seated on a pl...

This is a Lalique clear/frosted crystal vase. It depicts two Rosine birds on flight in the center of the vase. There are some delicate ribbed swir...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Pewter Metal This exquisite Art Nouveau pewter vase by Kayserzinn, designed by Hugo Leven in the early 1900s, embodies the fluid, ...