Silver Figural Centerpiece Garniture
A three-piece shell-form surtout de table in the Neoclassical taste
/Specifications
- Material
- Gümüş / gümüş kaplama
- Form
- Üç parçalı sofra merkezi (surtout de table)
- Style
- Neoklasik figürlü, kabuk biçimli kâseler
- Period
- Yaklaşık 19. yüzyıl sonu
/Description
A three-part silver centerpiece conceived for the very heart of a dining table. At the core of the composition stands a graceful female figure upon a classical plinth, her draped pose offering a quiet nod to the elegance of antiquity. Flanking her, two footed bowls with rippling, seashell-like rims establish a calm symmetry. Each element rises on scrolling volute supports and lion-mask paw feet, lending the ensemble both weight and a sense of ceremony. The soft sheen across the surface speaks of silver that has warmed over time. In the lavish table culture of the Belle Epoque, sets such as this stood at the center of the gathering, a point of conversation as much as a vessel for fruit, confections, or simply the play of candlelight. Throughout, the refinement of the handwork, the crispness of the casting, and the balance of proportion are evident. For a collector, this garniture is a rare survival that distils the aesthetic ambition of its age into a single gesture. That the three pieces remain together only deepens its standing.
/Provenance
Origin and maker's mark have not been conclusively established; the style and workmanship suggest a late nineteenth-century European workshop. A detailed appraisal is available upon request.
Price on request
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