Hand-hammered copper frame with oval central opening, decorated with raised geometric ornaments. The reverse with original support stand. A decorative and characteristic example of Jugendstil design.
Material: Hammered copper
Dimensions: H. 17 × W. 12 cm
Period: Ca. 1900 (Art Nouveau)
Condition: Patinated with age-related wear
A fine collector’s piece that combines function and artistic expression in the spirit of Art Nouveau.
Bio: Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) was an international art and design movement from ca. 1890–1910, characterized by organic forms, floral ornamentation, and artisanal innovation. The style was expressed in architecture, furniture, and decorative arts, marking a break with the heavy forms of historicism.