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Amethyst glass bowl with Art Nouveau dragonfly wrought iron mount, circa
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There's something immediately captivating about this bowl. Firstly, the material: an amethyst glass of a deep, rosy purple, translucent, which catches and filters the light with a particular softness. Then the form: a generous hemispherical bowl, with smooth and regular walls, resting in its mount like a gemstone in its setting. But it is the mount that truly makes this piece remarkable. Made of blackened wrought iron, it displays the full ornamental vocabulary of Art Nouveau: finely sculpted dragonflies with delicate wings alight on the bowl's belly, accompanied by supple stems laden with small round berries. The feet, formed of vegetal volutes, naturally extend this decor and lend the piece an airy lightness one would not expect from metal. The arched handle, with its elegant curve, is topped by a central, sculpted, slightly silvered grip, which contrasts with the matte black of the wrought iron. On the underside, a cross-shaped armature secures the bowl within its mount with a precision that speaks to true artisanal skill. This piece dates from the grand period of Art Nouveau, around , when French and European artisans drew their forms and ornamentation from nature. The dragonfly, a cherished motif of this era, finds a particularly accomplished interpretation here. The bowl is in perfect condition. The glass shows no chips. The mount has retained its beautiful dark patina. Bowl diameter: approximately 20 cm. Total height including handle: approximately 28-29 cm.
Additional details:
- Brand: Art nouveau
- Material: verre améthyste
- Material: fer forgé
- Period:
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ConditionExcellentColorsPink, Black, Purple, SilverStyleArt Nouveau
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 0 sales