French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Vide-Poche With Woodland Animal & Bird Relief

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Exceptional French Art Nouveau gilt-bronze vide-poche, signed F. Echternach, with an extensively modeled naturalistic relief composition. The surface is richly … Read more Exceptional French Art Nouveau gilt-bronze vide-poche, signed F. Echternach, with an extensively modeled naturalistic relief composition. The surface is richly worked with flowing organic forms, dense foliage, textured ground, and a prominent central architectural or sculptural element, creating a dramatic composition characteristic of the Art Nouveau fascination with nature and organic ornament.

The bronze retains an attractive aged golden-gilt surface with areas of darker patination, which accentuate the exceptionally deep and varied relief. The irregular, hand-worked character of the surface gives the piece considerable visual depth and emphasizes its sculptural quality.

The broad, rounded form makes this piece particularly versatile as a vide-poche, catchall, decorative tray, or small objet d'art, suitable for display on a console, desk, bibliothèque, or coffee table.

A distinctive example of French Art Nouveau decorative bronze, appealing to collectors of late 19th- and early 20th-century European decorative arts.

Signed: F. Echternach
Material: Gilt bronze
Style: Art Nouveau,
Circa: 1890–1910, subject to further research
Condition: Good antique condition with expected surface wear, patination and oxidation consistent with age.

Similar bronze dishes have been sculpted and cast by Max Le Verrier, this example inspired by ancient Greek coinage. French Art Deco style. its name. Also similar to, cast bronze sculptures for Pierre Le Faguays and Marcel Bouraine, among others.

Wonderful craftsmanship.
Perfect for daily use.

This bronze Vide Poche or Catch All with zodiac symbols makes a perfect holiday gift and will enhance any setting. See less