Art Nouveau calling card tray, brass, Poland, 1930s.
440 PLN
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This early 20th-century Art Nouveau calling card tray, cast from brass, showcases the subtle alliance between utility and ornamentation characteristic of the secessionist era. Warm antique gold tones are enhanced by gentle greenish patina nestled in crevices and corners, lending natural depth to its surface. The tray's asymmetrical structure with softly rounded edges and a lightly tilted rim reflects the hallmarks of Polish Art Nouveau. The repoussé scene of a hunting dog in alert posture among stylized flora, alongside the sculptural tree with pronounced roots, encapsulates nature's rhythm as interpreted by turn-of-the-century metalworkers. Surface reveals soft, time-worn traces—matte finish interspersed with mild, natural sheen, yet no structural repairs or distortions. The hand-crafted details and authentic casting techniques speak to its origins in early 1900s Polish workshops. Preserved in very good condition, the piece displays only gentle signs of use consistent with careful, prolonged handling.The tray echoes the voice of its own era—the organic silhouette and detailed relief evoke the ambiance of parlors where design was both expressive and intimately connected to nature and hunting imagery. The sculpted dog still seems to survey its domain, as if suspended in time within Art Nouveau ornamentation, while shifting light highlights the soft, undulating profile—a subtle interplay between everyday function and artistic creativity. Gold-tinged, irregular gleams linger across the brass, bearing witness to the lost rituals and quiet encounters of the belle époque.The piece can be placed upon an entryway console or writing desk, surrounded by leather-bound books or vintage brass-framed photographs, where it adds a discreet historical accent. It harmonizes with eclectic, Art Deco, or collector's interiors, and fits easily within classic study or office settings. For optimal presentation,
DIMENSION
Height1 cm
Depth8 cm
Width10.5 cm
Dimension details
Width10.5 cm
Height1 cm
Depth8 cm
Weight0.3 kg
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