Art Nouveau photo frame, brass, France, early 20th c.
660 PLN
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This early 20th-century Art Nouveau photograph frame, crafted from brass, exemplifies French decorative arts of the era. Its construction mimics intertwined, irregular twigs, invoking the naturalistic and organic references so characteristic of Art Nouveau. The lower part of the frame is adorned with stylized botanical motifs: winding stems and meticulously rendered buds that resemble pine cones or hops, while the upper section features a twisted brass hanging handle. The brass surface exhibits a semi-matte, warm golden-brown patina, subtly revealing irregular handmade textures. Visible joints, deliberately rustic and reminiscent of hand-tied bonds, reinforce the authentic, artisan spirit of the piece. The frame is in very good condition, with only minor signs of use consistent with its age and no significant damage or restoration, maintaining its originality and provenance.This object quietly tells the story of the Art Nouveau fascination with nature—branches, seemingly caught in motion, draw the eye to botanical ornaments that pulse with life in metal. The twisted handle, echoing the curl of a vine, ties the composition together, alluding gently to the organic forms admired at the dawn of the 20th century in France. The patina and subtle traces of time speak not of passing, but of the object's maturity—this frame preserves the echo of the Belle Époque, when art seamlessly blended into everyday life.The frame may be displayed among Art Nouveau prints, above a wooden console, or within a classic collector’s home gallery. It pairs agreeably with glass vases of fluid forms, ceramic decorative items, or furniture featuring curved lines—whether in historical interiors or eclectic arrangements where botanical motifs meet modernity. The frame also works as
DIMENSION
Height10.5 cm
Depth5 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height10.5 cm
Depth5 cm
Weight1 kg
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