Paperweight, Art Nouveau, silver, metal, Austria, early 20th c.
800 PLN
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This ornamental paperweight from the late 19th and early 20th century presents a fine example of Austro-Hungarian craftsmanship, stylistically referencing late Art Nouveau. Made of brass with a silvery, muted finish—possibly the result of silvering or nickel-plating—the piece features a nickel-plated steel base. The cool, lustrous surface sits atop a solid, slightly textured rectangular plinth marked by subtle oxidation and the touch of passing decades. The central motif is a three-dimensional hand with naturally rendered, elongated fingers, the wrist detailed by a decorative relief cuff. The junction between hand and base reveals no signs of modern intervention; craftsmanship remains precise and mindful of proportion. The surface boasts gentle patina, small areas of tarnish, and minute abrasions, typical for objects from the early 1900s. The condition is described as good, with no significant damages or repairs and age-related wear that affirms authenticity.The contours of this small object evoke the ambiance of Belle Époque offices and intimate studies—a hand caught mid-gesture, resting lightly atop letters, its elegant cuff hinting at the restrained etiquette of a bygone era. The piece’s surface catches glints of light, quietly bridging the transition from late 19th-century ornament to early modernist clarity. Brass, nickel, and
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Height3 cm
Width4.6 cm
Dimension details
Width4.6 cm
Height3 cm
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