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Italian Art Nouveau period silvered bronze shield by Argenteria Broggi

Creator: Argenteria Broggi
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Italian Art Nouveau period silvered bronze shield by Argenteria Broggi
Italian, early 20th Century
Shield: Height 70cm, width 90cm, depth 18cm
Easel: Height 182cm, width 99cm, depth 80cm

This wonderful piece is crafted from silvered bronze and is a fine demonstration of the Art Nouveau style. The shield is circular in form and is set with twin handles to either side modelled in high relief as sprays of leaves laden with bunches of berries. The shield is cast with an image of a nymph and a satyr amidst low-relief flora. The figures are deeply cast and superbly finished, evincing great movement and dynamism. The top of the rim of the shield is signed ‘Argenteria Broggi Milano’, and the piece is supported on a painted metal easel.

Artist/Maker: Argenteria Broggi

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Silvered bronze.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	16921
Incollect Reference #:	569452

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.