Lot 026: Art Nouveau Pewter Dish with Reclining Nude Figure, Early 20th Century

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A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. - View 2 A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. - View 3 A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. - View 4 A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. - View 5 A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. - View 6 A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. - View 7

Description

A compelling early 20th-century Art Nouveau pewter dish, featuring a finely cast relief of a reclining female figure intertwined with organic forms, typical of the era's decorative arts. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Early 20th Century (circa 1900-1920), European * Material: 95% Pewter * Style: Art Nouveau * Markings: Stamped "E.P.U. EUROPE PEWTER 95%" on the base Condition: Exhibits age-appropriate surface wear, including minor scratches, scuffs, and areas of oxidation and tarnishing consistent with its material and period. The relief details remain clear and well-defined. Interesting fact: * The Art Nouveau movement (c. 1890-1910) embraced curvilinear forms, natural motifs, and the female form, rejecting academic art and historicism in favour of modern aesthetics. * Pewter, an alloy primarily of tin, became popular for decorative objects during the Art Nouveau period due to its malleability, which allowed for intricate casting, and its satin-like finish that complemented the period's aesthetic. Use: A striking decorative accent for collectors of Art Nouveau metalwork, suitable for display on a mantelpiece, side table, or within a curio cabinet.

Condition Report

Age-appropriate surface wear, minor scratches, scuffs, and areas of oxidation and tarnishing.

Specifications

CategoryAntiques
Lot ReferenceLOT-026
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