Archibald Knox Gold Pendant for Liberty
Gold pendant with an openwork entrelac design from the drawing board of Archibald Knox and dating from circa 1905. Set with a central blister pearl drop and with a turquoise matrix lower drop, this pendant…
‘Lady on The Seine’ by Dietz Edzard*
Ornately framed oil on canvas by the German born artist Dietz Edzard (1893-1963). This is an atmospheric half length portrait of an elegantly dressed young woman taking refreshment whilst seated on a verandah raised above…
Loetz ‘Candia’ Vase with Silver Overlay
Little cabinet vase from Loetz in opaque ‘Candia’ glass with a trefoil rim, further decorated with an applied Art Nouveau ‘Silberiris’ design in pure silver. Loetz collaborated with a company in the US known as…
WMF Flower Dish
Pewter flower dish from WMF with the original green cut glass removable liner. So Art Nouveau, with its flowing outline, featuring an openwork whiplash design framing leaves and berries of ivy. Originally electro-plated but most…
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Bronze ‘Ondine’ from Jacobs*
Item Description
Superbly cast bronze bust from the highly regarded French sculptor Henri Jacobs dating from around 1910.
With superb detail to every facet and good even dark brown patination, this is a bust that can only be admired more each time it is looked at.
The young woman has a classic look with her ornately styled hair and her dress adorned with flowers and leaves. Named Ondine, in French folklore she was a breathtakingly beautiful water nymph blessed with eternal youthfulness as long as she didn’t fall in love. Needless to say…
Signed H. Jacobs to one side and with a height of approximately 34 cm.
This rare bust is In excellent condition – an absolutely lovely piece of Art Nouveau artistry.