Art Nouveau Dish, orange green brown ceramic, Ipsen, Denmark, 1920s.
198 PLN
220 PLN
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This ceramic dish from the 1920s, produced by the Danish workshop Ipsen, stands out for its organic, flowing Art Nouveau form and sculptural animal motif. Three seals – two reclining on the rim, one upright – are modeled with meticulous attention to anatomical detail, their bodies and faces rendered in a dark brown, matte glaze that contrasts naturally with the bowl’s interior. The dominant color is a warm, burnt orange, seamlessly transitioning to an olive green edge, while the surface is semi-matte and velvety to the touch, gently undulating to emphasize its hand-crafted origin. The piece bears the Ipsen signature, confirming its authenticity. Professionally restored, the dish shows a reattached head on one seal and several minor, retouched chips at the rim. It remains in good vintage condition, with genuine patina and minimal wear appropriate to its age and conservation. The listed price applies to a single piece. This dish echoes the spirit of Danish Art Nouveau—a time when nature shaped both art and craft, blending them into everyday objects. Its organic silhouette appears to flow, while the seal figures conjure images of the northern coastline, where these animals were a familiar sight. Each line, the undulating surface, and the softly sculpted animals speak of a fascination with the natural world and a quest for harmony between function and decoration. The dish can be displayed on a console or low table in a living room, where its sculptural form will draw the eye and anchor the arrangement. It pairs well with other period pieces—glass vases, brass candlesticks, or wooden trays—but is equally striking as a stand-alone accent in a modern, minimalist interior. It could be combined with earth-toned textiles or subtle greenery, highlighting its natural origin and organic line.
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Height10 cm
Length19 cm
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Length19 cm
Height10 cm
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