Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Black Patinated Bronze and Marble Circular Ostrich Leg-Shaped Side Table

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Early 20th century Art Nouveau French black patinated bronze and marble circular ostrich leg-shaped side table

By: unknown
Material: metal, … Read more Early 20th century Art Nouveau French black patinated bronze and marble circular ostrich leg-shaped side table

By: unknown
Material: metal, copper, bronze, tin, marble, stone
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, patinated, polished
Dimensions: 12 in x 22 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1900
Style: Art Nouveau, Belle Époque
Place of origin: France

Early 20th-century French side table in Art Nouveau style, featuring a sculptural base cast in black-patinated bronze in the form of an ostrich leg, complete with highly detailed plumage and talons. The surface exhibits a rich, tactile texture, combining smooth and finely chiseled areas that accentuate its naturalistic quality. The circular top is crafted from solid marble, subtly veined and softly honed, adding a refined contrast to the organic drama of the base. Versatile in function, it serves beautifully as a side or end table.

This piece exemplifies the Art Nouveau movement's fascination with nature and fluid forms, offering a poetic interplay between materials, craftsmanship, and artistic symbolism. See less