Art Nouveau vase of patinated bronze
Description
Automatic translation from Danish.
Art Nouveau vase of patinated bronze richly decorated with repeating patterns, flowers and foliage and dancing nymphs in relief. Made with characteristic curved handles, profiled round base and removable candle holder/insert in the mouth. Unclearly stamped under the base. The European continent, c. 1900. H. 39 cm. W. 14 cm. The vase appears with age-related signs of use and patina. Pierced through the base and base for a cord, which indicates that the vase has previously been used as a lamp base.