Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece Bowl, 1890s, Set of 2

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Tall festive silver centrepiece on a curved, funnel-shaped stand on four feet with generous relief decoration of flowers and ribbons … Read more Tall festive silver centrepiece on a curved, funnel-shaped stand on four feet with generous relief decoration of flowers and ribbons as the base for the three-dimensional caryatid in the form of an art nouveau beauty, with raised arms above her head, holding the wide-spreading bowl with the continued flower and bow relief decoration with a raised, openwork rim. Hallmarks: diana's head - viennese official hallmark 1872-1922 for 800 silver 'tk' in rectangle - master's brand theodor klein gold- and silversmith, award of trade licence in vienna, 1902 bibliography: waltraud neuwirth, wiener gold-und silberschmiede und ihre punzen (= viennese gold-and silversmiths and their signs), vol. I , vienna 1976, page 294 dimensions: hight: 31,0 cm / 12.20 in diameter: 28,0 cm / 11.02 in silver weight: 800 grams / 25.72 troy oz condition: very well-maintained condition, silver cleaned and polished this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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