Soap Dish Art Nouveau, gold bronze, silver, Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
340 PLN
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This Art Nouveau bronze soap dish from 1930s Czechoslovakia embodies the era’s flowing, organic lines and refined relief decoration. The solid bronze base, originally silver-plated, now reveals warm golden-brown tones where the plating has worn. The surface moves from matte to a gentle satin sheen, with subtle natural patina and traces of oxidation, especially in the recesses and along the relief’s edges. The central decorative motif features an asymmetrical, softly contoured scene: a reclining nude female figure amidst stylized drapery and plant motifs. Despite its delicate proportions (width 15.7 cm, depth 10.7 cm, height 1.7 cm), the piece is relatively heavy (0.60 kg). Signs of age include minor scratches, silver plate wear, authentic patina, and small marks consistent with its vintage character. The soap dish is preserved in good, original condition, with no evidence of modern repairs or alterations and only gentle cleaning undertaken to maintain its authentic substance. This object whispers its story in the language of Art Nouveau: bronze warming to the touch, silver glinting in softened daylight, the relief figure drifting across the surface like a memory from nearly a century ago. Every curve and hollow carries traces of time and craftsmanship—as if the soap dish reminds us that even daily rituals can be acts of
DIMENSION
Height1 cm
Width10 cm
Length15 cm
Dimension details
Length15 cm
Height1 cm
Width10 cm
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