Vintage Design
Delightful elegance and appealing Art Nouveau motif
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
Bronze forms are wonderfully patinated throughout
Warm golden hues flourish amongst darker mottled hues
Each figure displays a French virtue – Modestie and Gaiete
Their respective poses reflect their character to great effect
Demure and bashful, Modestie looks towards the ground wistfully
Full of reverie and openness, Gaiete holds her arms wide as her dress billows
Raised upon ebonised circular socles with rolled and tiered finish
Small annotated name plaques adorn the front of each socle
Pleasingly substantial in the hand; Modeste – 1.88kg (4.14 lb) & Gaiete – 1.98kg (4.36 lb)
This is a fascinating pair of antique virtue figures, offering appealing decorative accents to any room. Elegant and eye-catching. Delivered polished and ready to display.
Dimensions:
Gaiete Figure Width: 15cm (6”)
Gaiete Figure Depth: 10cm (4”)
Gaiete Figure Height: 29.5cm (11.5”)
Modestie Figure Width: 12.5cm (5”)
Modestie Figure Depth: 10cm (4”)
Modestie Figure Height: 30cm (11.75”)
| Design Period | 1890 to 1919 |
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| Year | 1890 |
| Production Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Style | Art Nouveau |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Presented in very good antique condition.
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| Product Code | KTO-1648527 |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Color | Gold |
| Width |
15 cm 5.9 inch |
| Depth |
10 cm 3.9 inch |
| Height |
30 cm 11.6 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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