Wall bas-relief, Art Nouveau, brown metal, brown oak, WMF, Germany, early 20th c.
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This wall-mounted bas-relief, created in early 20th-century Germany—most likely in the WMF metalware workshops—depicts a pair of horse heads in harness, executed in silver-plated pewter. The central sculptural element offers a subtle yet striking sheen, and displays finely rendered anatomical details: taut musculature, intricately modelled manes, and the precise structure of the harness. The heads project vividly from the background, creating a pronounced sense of depth. The metal relief is anchored on a rectangular oak base with a rich dark brown hue and consistent, visible wood grain, finished in semi-gloss that enhances the natural pattern. The piece is firmly constructed; the pewter element is seamlessly joined to the wood, with no visible fastenings. Its modest format (20.5 × 13 × 2.3 cm) makes it easy to display independently or as part of a gallery wall. Preserved in very good condition, with no visible restoration or wear; the authenticity and original patina of the materials are intact.These sculpted steeds embody the quiet sophistication of an era in which artistic metalwork balanced naturalistic depiction with the flowing lines of Art Nouveau. The three-dimensional modelling of the heads reveals an admiration for movement—an arrested fragment of a gallop, rendered permanent in metal and wood. The interplay of pewter’s cool sheen and oak’s warmth evokes a turn-of-the-century bourgeois interior, when even everyday objects were crafted with
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Height13 cm
Width20.5 cm
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Width20.5 cm
Height13 cm
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