Art Nouveau Planter, ca. 1900

Art Nouveau planter, ca. 1900.
Patinated and cold-enameled bronze.
In good overall condition, consistent with its age.
Measurements: 25 x 15 x 11 cm.

This planter fully embodies the ornamental language of Art Nouveau, characterized by the integration of the female figure with plant motifs and by the predominance of organic, sinuous forms. The body is articulated by female masks with long, wavy hair, framed by large sunflower blossoms and leaves modeled in relief—elements that blend seamlessly with the piece’s structure.

The composition combines the sculptural plasticity of bronze with cold enamel applications in greens, ochres, and reddish tones, which accentuate the naturalistic character of the decoration. The stylization of the faces, the ascending rhythm of the flowers, and the continuity between figure and nature place the piece within the international aesthetic of around 1900, when the decorative arts sought to transform functional objects into ensembles of marked ornamental unity.