Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Bird and Berries by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler

The undulating bumpy-textured octopus tentacle gracefully curling along and over the bowl’s folded rim is balanced by the rigid tension of the spider crab. The orange-red copper surf...

Created while a lead designer for J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Vierthaler’s cicada themed copper vase showcases the design principles which he developed at J. Winhart in the pre-war years, where emphasis was placed on craftsmanship and the characteristics of the material itself. The vase’s ambiguous quality and use of allegory also shows his uncanny understanding of the dual nature of German life at the time. On the one hand, under Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany was asserting herself strongly in the Weltpolitik through alliances with other central-European powers and in making grand plans to grow in military strength. With hindsight, Vierthaler’s vase is all the more remarkable for his prescience in the twilight of an empire. By presenting a cicada, he evokes a conundrum. Is this cicada a strong adult, newly emerged from a long dormancy? Or is this the cicada...

Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY...

Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY...

Attributed to Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler for J. Winhart & Co. The silver markings on the underside of this bowl indicate that it was manufactured by J. Winhart & Co. for whom Vier...

A celebrated Parisian cabinetmaker and wood sculptor, Viardot enjoyed both critical and commercial success. Among his distinctions are a silver medal awarded at Paris’ Exposition Uni...

A beautiful hand-crafted and hand-painted terra-cotta charger wall plaque, Germany, early 20th century, featuring an exceptional painted scene with woman and bird in courtyard, signe...

Pair Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain wall chargers,c1890 A cobalt blue ground to the edge with gilt flower decoration. Ima...

Signed by Bertha Nathanielsen (1869-1914).

A wonderful English Art Nouveau period polished copper & oak mounted shop sign, "Townrow". Circa 1905. There is some damage to the left hand side oak mount, please refer to the late...

Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc The piece is in Good condition and a real beauty! Please don't hesitate to get in...

A pair of Art Nouveau watercolor paintings with nudes in original frames. By A. Crommen, 1918. Material: Watercolor on paper. Original glass and frame. Origin: Belgium. Size...