Art Nouveau Pewter Pitcher by Henri Huppé, 1890

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Art Nouveau pewter pitcher decorated with a woman and putti, signed Henri Huppé (1855-1911), late 19th century

This pitcher embodies … Read more Art Nouveau pewter pitcher decorated with a woman and putti, signed Henri Huppé (1855-1911), late 19th century

This pitcher embodies the organic finesse and artistic audacity embodied by the Art Nouveau period. Whether it's the woman's decoration on the handle, accompanied by two putti in bas-relief on the body of the pitcher within a scrollwork design, Henri Huppé, a 19th-century sculptor and founder who collaborated with the Moreau family of founders on numerous projects, perfectly captured the essence of this movement, which perfectly combines sophistication and imaginative freedom with the theme of the female figure and naturalism.

Guaranteed pure pewter, this pitcher has retained a beautiful patina of raw pewter. The interior shows very little wear, which can be explained by the great care and attention paid by its former owner, who inherited it from her family. She preferred to admire the jug in the family display case, and occasionally served it as a centerpiece vase to hold a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers.

Today, this marvel of French Art Nouveau is waiting for you! Use it for its primary function as a jug, or as a secondary vase, or for neither, simply to collect it. Take the time to appreciate its myriad details, from an era when nature and women were the centerpieces of the greatest artists of that bygone era.

Dimensions:
→ Height: 21 cm
→ Length: 17 cm
→ Width: 12 cm
→ Inner diameter of the neck: 2 cm
→ Capacity: 0.7 liters
→ Weight: 1.5 kg
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