François Cortesi
Soliflower vase, ca. 1895.
Silver-plated pewter.
Signed on one side.
Marks on the reverse.
Slight dent on the side.
Bibliography: Philippe Dahhan, "Etains 1900 - 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Epoque", Editions de l'amateur. Page 100, fig. 248.
Weight: 290 g.
Measurements:20 cm. (height). 7,5 cm. (major diameter).
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FRANÇOIS CORTESI. French school Art Nouveau period, ca. 1895.
Soliflower vase, ca. 1895.
Silver-plated pewter.
Signed on one side.
Marks on reverse.
Slight side dent.
Bibliography: Philippe Dahhan, "Etains 1900 - 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Epoque", Editions de l'amateur. Page 100, fig. 248.
Weight: 290 g.
Measurements:20 cm. (height). 7.5 cm. (largest diameter).
This Art Nouveau vase is an example of the creative freedom of the period, where the human figure and natural elements merge to elevate a functional object to the category of art sculpture. It has a hammered bottom decoration, with reliefs of floral forms and borders.
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