Paperweight Art Nouveau, black marble, silver-plated metal, WMF, Germany, early 20th century
992 PLN
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This monumental early 20th-century desk clip/paperweight, created by WMF, stands as a refined example of Art Nouveau office accessories. Its base is a solid, rectangular block of deep black marble with a smooth, polished surface, providing a stable and substantial foundation for the composition. Set atop the marble is a spring-loaded clamp mechanism, culminating in a sculptural allegorical scene cast in silver-plated metal. The figural design features a winged cherub with a slender staff, energetically urging a large, realistically rendered carrier pigeon into flight—both figures perched on intricately modeled branches and trunks. The sculptural details are pronounced: feather textures, the cherub's curly hair, and organic bark lines all showcase the precision of the modeling. The horizontal arrangement imparts a sense of narrative movement, while the silver-plated metal with its gentle patina contrasts elegantly with the depth of the black marble. The overall condition is very good; the piece presents impressively, with only a subtle, period-typical scratch visible on the marble base, characteristic of antiques from this era.This object carries the voice of European Art Nouveau offices at the turn of the century—evoking an era when the desk was not merely a workspace, but a setting for applied art. The sculptural motif of the cherub and pigeon embodies symbols of peace and communication, and the dynamic composition conjures the creative spirit of the age, as if the piece itself were inviting the writing of letters and
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Height10 cm
Length20 cm
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Length20 cm
Height10 cm
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