Fruit basket, Art Nouveau, silver-plated brass, Austria, early 20th c.
770 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 12738
This early 20th-century fruit basket, originating from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is crafted from brass with a silver-plated finish, emblematic of the region’s Art Nouveau (Secessionist) sensibility. The softly undulating rim transitions into an irregular contour, where the warm undertones of aged brass peek through a once-bright silver veneer, a consequence of natural patination. The elegantly arched handle, composed of three slender rods joined by spherical mounts, connects gracefully to the basket’s form. The interior is adorned with a shallow, pressed floral motif, characteristic of Art Nouveau decoration; the surface alternates between matte and lightly satin textures, with areas of darkened patina interspersed with age-related spots. This gentle interplay of finish, wear, and structure conveys authenticity—minor scratches, golden discoloration, and local patina gently record the passage of time, without loss of solidity or structural deformity. Condition: good – typical traces of use and age-related changes visible, with no constructional damage.This basket speaks in the softened forms and rhythmic lines of its era: the silvered surface, tinged with hints of golden brass, reflects the gentle progression of decades and the spirit of a fin-de-siècle society. Organic floral ornamentation evokes the graceful curves of stems and leaves, frozen in metal as if
DIMENSION
Height17 cm
Depth12 cm
Width19 cm
Dimension details
Width19 cm
Height17 cm
Depth12 cm
Weight1 kg
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