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Two Art Nouveau silver and glass wine jugs by Devaux

Creator: Paul Devaux
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
These graceful claret jugs were created in France in the early 20th Century, when Art Nouveau was the dominant style in the arts. Art Nouveau is characterised by its use of continuous serpentine lines, inspired by nature. The jugs bear the maker’s mark of Paul Devaux, an important practitioner of the Art Nouveau style. Devaux was active from 1902-1920 at 11 rue Elzévir in Paris.

The jugs feature silver spouts which are fluted and decorated with stylised foliate motifs. They are covered by hinged lids which are crowned with pinecone finials. The interiors of the jugs are gilded, creating a wonderful contrast with their silver exteriors. The jugs’ silver necks are decorated with elegant stylised palmettes and mounted with looping silver handles. These handles feature leafy terminals and they are ornamented with rosettes. The jugs’ ovoid bodies are crafted from crystal which is finely cut into subtle petalled forms. The bodies are set on splayed silver feet with gadrooned tops and bases encircled by leaf-and-dart bands.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	silver, glass, crystal
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	16106
Incollect Reference #:	348019

Dimensions

W.	6.3 in;	H.	12.6 in;	D.	4.72 in;
W.	16 cm;	H.	32 cm;	D.	12 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.