French antique order heavy bronze coloured Art Nouveau Nude Jug / signed J Garnier

This is a most beautiful signed bronze coloured mixed metal Art Nouveau jug featuring the front and rear of a female nude , reclining on a large stone on either side of the pitcher- it is the epitome of the Art nouveau style - scrolling vines and leaves around the handle.

19th century - circa France 1880- 1900

Signed J Garnier-Jean Garnier (1853 - 1910) is a sculptor, enameller, chaser, of Vendée origin. Self-taught . Artist active at the end of the 19th century. Garnier exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français where he obtained an honourable mention in 1892.

This casting has weight 0.8 kilos- Bronze - mixed metal with a copper hue with silver undertones.(mixed metals)

Beautiful decorative item -

Measurements

Height 6.75" /17cms
Max width 4.5" /11.5cms


Condition - Antique condition - order rubbed and with varying colours in patina- No damage - true to age.

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We will be posting the item from France(we will send from France well packaged with professional packaging materials to ensure they reach you safely anywhere in the World )
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