A FRENCH ART NOUVEAU COPPER INSECT AND FLORA CANE Marked for Bapst and Falize, Paris, circa 1890 The copper handle textured to mimic moiré silk decorated with applied beetles and flowered branches, on a snakewood shaft. height overall 36in (91.4cm); height of handle 3in (7.6cm); diameter 1 1/2in (3.8cm) Footnotes: Lucien Falize (French 1839-1897), was the son of Babst & Falize founder Alexis Falize, a goldsmith with a particular talent for enameling. After visiting the 1872 London International Exhibition, Falize became fascinated with Japanese design elements, and the inspiration is clear in this serene cane handle. Provenance Il Segno del Tempo, Milan; Collection of Eddi Van Auken, California, purchased from the above February 2015. Literature Van Auken, Eddi. Masterpieces: The Eddi Van Auken Collection of Antiques Walking Sticks and Canes. Silvia Editrice, Milan, 2025, pages 126-127, number 90. (illustrated) Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing