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Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Relief, 19th Century,france
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Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Relief, 19th Century,france

19th century
Description

French Art Nouveau terracotta wall relief depicting a young woman immersed in her thoughts under a starry sky. Beautiful detailing typical of the period, note the facial expressions of the moon and the woman, as well as the intricate floral decoration.

Origin: France

Date: 1890s

Dimensions:

Weight: 1993 g

Size: 32 x 23.4 x 3.1 cm

Condition: A small piece of the frame on the right side is chipped off. This is only visible when viewed from the side. Otherwise, the relief is in very good antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Art Nouveau Terracotta Relief to the 19th Century.

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French Art Nouveau terracotta wall relief depicting a young woman immersed in her thoughts under a starry sky.
Beautiful detailing typical of the period, note the facial expressions of the moon and the woman, as well as the intricate floral decoration.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish.
fig 1. Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Relief, 19th Century,france

Origin: France

Date: 1890s

Dimensions:

Weight: 1993 g

Size: 32 x 23.4 x 3.1 cm

Condition: A small piece of the frame on the right side is chipped off. This is only visible when viewed from the side. Otherwise, the relief is in very good antique condition.

fig 2. A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish.
fig 2. Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Relief, 19th Century,france

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Art Nouveau Terracotta Relief to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish.

Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Relief, 19th Century,france

Archive II A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish. View II
Archive III A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish. View III
Archive IV A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish. View IV
Archive V A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish. View V
Archive VI A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish. View VI
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A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish.
Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Relief, 19th Century,France
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A rectangular French Art Nouveau terracotta relief featuring a draped female figure holding a rose against a rising sun background with a metallic finish.
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Art Nouveau emerged in the late 19th century, defined by sinuous, organic lines known as whiplash curves, along with naturalistic motifs such as flowers, plants, and stylized female figures with flowing hair.

Terracotta reliefs were typically created by press-moulding fine clay into plaster moulds, firing the piece at high temperatures, and applying cold painted finishes or metallic patinas to imitate cast bronze or stone.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished details, impressed maker or foundry marks on the reverse, natural age-related patination, and characteristic design motifs popular between 1890 and 1910.

Position the relief as a focal point against a neutral or deep-toned feature wall, styled alongside minimal wood furniture or highlighted with directional accent lighting to emphasize the depth of the carving.

Remove dust using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water, harsh chemical detergents, or abrasive polishes that could lift cold-painted surface patinas.
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