2 Art Nouveau Spelter and Porcelain Garniture Busts
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Description
Pair of Art Nouveau spelter herms or busts of Classical figures with parcel gilt accents, mounted on enameled porcelain pedestals decorated with birds, flowers, and scrolling foliate forms on maroon and cream grounds, atop tripodal scrolling spelter bases with pierced latticework. One (1) depicts a woman, possibly the Greek goddess Artemis, wearing a scrolling crescent moon crown having a rose at her breast; and one (1) depicts a bearded man with scrolling foliate headpiece, possibly Dionysus. Both approximately 25 3/4" H x 8" W x 6 5/8" D. Late 19th/early 20th century.
The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.
The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition
Oxidation and wear to gilt commensurate with age. Porcelain with minute crazing throughout and scattered minor discoloration to corners. Both with repairs to feet.
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2 Art Nouveau Spelter and Porcelain Garniture Busts
Estimate $300 - $350
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