A superb Art Nouveau sterling silver easel photograph frame with hallmarks for Birmingham 1904.Beautiful portrait� frame decorated with relief floral, foliate and scroll decoration, having extensive cut decoration, a plain cartouche and a polished� oak easel back.��An excellent gift idea for many occasions or an elegant design for your most cherished photographs.�Condition:In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.Dimensions in cm:Height 21 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 2 cmDimensions in inches:Height 8 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 inchArt Nouveau style�of art, architecture and�applied art�especially the�decorative arts�that was most popular during 1890�1910.�English uses the French name�Art nouveau�(''new art''), but the style has many different names in other countries.�Art Nouveau is also known as�Jugendstil�in Germany, as�Modern�(??????) in Russia, as�Modernisme�in�Catalonia�(Spain), as�Secession�in�Austria-Hungary�and as�Stile Liberty�in Italy. The style was most popular in Europe, but its influence was global.As a reaction to�academic art�of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plants, but also in curved lines. Architects tried to harmonize with the natural environment.�It�is considered a ''total'' art style, embracing architecture,�graphic art, interior design, and most of the�decorative arts�including�jewellery, furniture, textiles, household silver and other utensils and�lighting, as well as the�fine arts. According to the philosophy of the style, art should be a way of life. For many well-off Europeans, it was possible to live in an art nouveau-inspired house with�art nouveau furniture, silverware, fabrics, ceramics including tableware, jewellery, cigarette cases, etc. Artists desired to combine the fine arts and applied arts, even for utilitarian objects.Our reference: ...