French Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Box Attributed to Alfred Daguet

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Antique French Art Nouveau handmade hammered and tooled patinated bronze metal box attributed to Alfred Daguet (1875-1942). Circa 1910, it … more Antique French Art Nouveau handmade hammered and tooled patinated bronze metal box attributed to Alfred Daguet (1875-1942). Circa 1910, it is beautifully decorated with a stylized design including fleur de lis, crosses and Christian symbols upon the top. The top is also set with glass cabochon glass jewels. It has a wood and cloth-lined interior. This fine quality collectible box is sure to please.
Alfred-Louis-Achille Daguet was a metal smith who specialized in repoussé copper panels made for application to hinged boxes, mantel clocks, picture frames, album covers, and elements of desk sets. His delicately rendered images of flowers, birds, sea creatures, bats, and an occasional gorilla were enriched with colorful cabochons, giving them a medieval appearance. Daguet, whose workshop was located above Siegfried Bing's famed boutique L'Art Nouveau, provided Bing's shop with metal-clad objets d'art. Famed actress Sarah Bernhardt owned pieces designed by Daguet. His work was exhibited at La Société des Artistes Français in 1903 and 1904. less