Pair Of French Art Nouveau Butterfly Bonbon Baskets
Stock No
6397
2012
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Item Description
A charming pair of French Art Nouveau bonbon baskets dating from the early 20th century, each softly scalloped and beautifully detailed with butterfly mounts and twisted handles.
The naturalistic butterfly decoration and flowing organic form are characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement, reflecting the fascination with nature and asymmetrical design prevalent in France around 1900. Elegant yet whimsical, these would originally have served as sweetmeat or nut baskets and make highly decorative table pieces today.
Stamped with maker’s mark “M.C”.
France, circa 1900.
Wear consistent with age and use, including surface wear and rubbing to the interior gilding.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 13cm W: 15cm D: 11cm
Period
First quarter 20th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7792 139252
+33 (0)6 73 61 79 54
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