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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Putto Jug" by Georges Van De Voorde
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Putto Jug" by Georges Van De Voorde

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming early 20th Century bronze vase decorated with a dragon appearing from a lake, its body in the of the vase handle and a putto pearing round the corner with excellent colour and detail, signed Van de Voorde

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Jug to the 1910s.

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SA1068604
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9136
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Description
A charming early 20th Century bronze vase decorated with a dragon appearing from a lake, its body in the of the vase handle and a putto pearing round the corner with excellent colour and detail, signed Van de Voorde
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Jug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068604
Dealers Internal Ref
9136
Hickmet Fine Arts
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side.

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Putto Jug" by Georges Van De Voorde

Archive II An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View IX
Archive X An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View X
Archive XI An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side. View XI
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An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side.
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Putto Jug" by Georges Van De Voorde
Ref: SA1068604
An Art Nouveau patinated bronze jug featuring a stylized dragon handle, textured relief work, and a gilded bronze putto figure attached to the side.
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Art Nouveau bronze metalwork, popular from the 1890s to the 1910s, is characterized by sinuous lines, organic forms, and decorative motifs inspired by nature, foliage, and classical mythology. Craftsmen frequently combined functional vessels with sculptural figures and fantastical creatures, employing fluid contours rather than rigid geometric structures.

These vessels were typically produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method with bronze alloys. Artisans applied chemical patination to achieve deep green, brown, or black tones, often accentuating specific details like figures or handles with mercury gilding or polished brass finishes.

Authentic pieces generally display cast or incised signatures from the artist, along with foundry stamps or registration numbers near the base. Genuine antique bronze exhibits natural surface wear, subtle variations in oxidation, and crisp casting definition in high-relief areas rather than soft, blurred features typical of modern reproductions.

A sculptural bronze vessel functions well as a focal accent on a mantlepiece, console table, or dark wood sideboard. Positioned alongside clean-lined modern ceramics or glass, the dark patinated metal and detailed relief work provide visual texture and historical depth within contemporary spaces.

Patinated bronze should be dusted regularly with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. To protect the original surface finish and prevent oxidisation, apply a thin coat of microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently; chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, and damp wiping should strictly be avoided.
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