Late 19th Century French Bronze Art Nouveau Compote with Gold Decorations, Signed LeRoyer

Description

What a lovely work of art – LeRoyer’s decorated Art Nouveau compote fairly sings!

The three decorated elements, in a … more What a lovely work of art – LeRoyer’s decorated Art Nouveau compote fairly sings!

The three decorated elements, in a deep rich gold color contrasting elegantly with the patinated bronze, are all different but all organic and natural in styling and substance. Nicely signed on the rim.

The foot so gracefully arrived at via its slender shaft, all the while echoing the styling of the bowl.

Good weight, excellent condition (one ever-so slight compromise to the patina, barely visible, where a price tag might have been – at the top of the second “panel” to the left of center, in photos two and four.

Once again, French designers of old bring beauty and elegance into the home…

Measurements: 9 ½ in diameter, 4 tall. less