Condition: Near Mint
Height: 1″ (2.5cm)
Width: 12″ (30cm)
Length: 12″ (30cm)
Diameter: 12″ (30cm)
Year Manufactured: 1930
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This piece…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 1″ (2.5cm)
Width: 12″ (30cm)
Length: 12″ (30cm)
Diameter: 12″ (30cm)
Year Manufactured: 1930
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This piece is a French Art Nouveau bronze wall plaque showing a scene of classical nymphs in rich bas‑relief. The figures flow across the round field with swirling drapery, vines, fruit, and a playful putto, all framed by soft, organic lines. The bronze has a warm, even patina with bright highlights on the high points and deep shadows in the recesses, giving the scene real depth. It presents in near mint condition, with crisp detail and only the lightest signs of handling. Cast in 1930 and weighing about 6 pounds, it’s substantial in the hand and ready to hang or display on a stand for an instant focal point in a hallway, study, or gallery wall.
About the line and some facts: French Art Nouveau decorative bronzes like this were created by sculptors and cast by established foundries, then sold through salons and fine department stores. Subjects often celebrated myth, nature, and abundance—hence the nymphs, flowers, and harvest motifs. These plaques were commonly produced by sand casting or lost‑wax methods, then hand‑chased and patinated. Weight like this usually indicates true bronze rather than pot metal. Surface color is part of the original finish, so it’s best not to polish; just dust with a soft cloth and, if desired, apply a microcrystalline wax to protect and deepen the sheen. Pieces from 1930 sometimes bridge Art Nouveau into early Deco, but keep the flowing, organic look collectors love.
