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A Pair of Art Nouveau Repousse Work Copper Plaques C 1907
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A Pair of Art Nouveau Repousse Work Copper Plaques C 1907

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 November 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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A pair of Art Nouveau Repousse Work Copper plaques of Greek Vestal virgins in diaphanous robes by Charles Phillips of Birmingham dated March 1907 and in their original oak frames.

Size: 16 inches wide 30 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Copper Plaques to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144714
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4228
Description
A pair of Art Nouveau Repousse Work Copper plaques of Greek Vestal virgins in diaphanous robes by Charles Phillips of Birmingham dated March 1907 and in their original oak frames.

Size: 16 inches wide 30 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Copper Plaques to the 1910s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144714
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4228
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Archive I A pair of rectangular wooden frames containing embossed copper panels depicting figural scenes in the Art Nouveau style. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Art Nouveau Repousse Work Copper Plaques C 1907

Archive II A pair of rectangular wooden frames containing embossed copper panels depicting figural scenes in the Art Nouveau style. View II
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
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Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 4,554
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A pair of rectangular wooden frames containing embossed copper panels depicting figural scenes in the Art Nouveau style.
A pair of Art Nouveau Repousse Work Copper plaques c 1907
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A pair of rectangular wooden frames containing embossed copper panels depicting figural scenes in the Art Nouveau style.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCopper, Oak
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsRepousse figures, Organic drapery, Embossed background, Wooden architectural frame
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Art Nouveau emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement which championed handmade craftsmanship over industrial mass production. Repousse, a technique where metal is hammered from the reverse side to form a raised design, was frequently employed by artisans of this era to create expressive, organic wall art.

These decorative items typically feature sheet copper shaped via repousse and chasing techniques, often mounted within solid wood frames such as oak or mahogany. The metalwork frequently exhibits natural patination and oxidisation developed over decades of exposure to ambient air.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the construction methods, tool marks on the reverse of the metal, fixings, and the natural ageing of the copper and wood. Period pieces from the early 20th century often display hand-beaten textures and traditional joinery rather than modern machine stamping.

These pieces function well as focal points on dark painted walls or paired with mid-century and modern organic decor to highlight the contrasting textures of warm metallic tones and timber framing. Their vertical orientation makes them suitable for narrow wall spaces or flanking larger architectural features.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical metal polishes, which can strip the historic patina. Maintaining stable indoor humidity levels prevents moisture damage to both the metal surface and the wooden backing frame.
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