Monumental Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Architectural Caryatid Mount Vintage

Monumental Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Architectural Caryatid Mount VintageItem: Monumental Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Architectural Caryatid Mount Additional Description: An extraordinary and highly sculptural pair of monumental Art Nouveau figural mounts or architectural appliqus depicting stylized female nude caryatid figures draped in flowing classical textiles and adorned with floral garlands. Each figure stands in an elegant contrapposto pose with elongated proportions, stylized facial features, and sinuous organic

Hand-finished surface

dressed in elaborate 17th-century costume with richly colored garments and lace accents

Convertible cassolette forms

revealing bole and wood beneath

paint loss

the book retains its complete text along with engraved title page and illustrated devotional scenes

Scattered mounting holes and attachment remnants present

possibly one associated with a chapel or charitable order - one near Rouen

or decorative papers—particularly within personal libraries or by smaller ateliers

Gilt brass backing with black glass (French jet) oval insert

intricate pattern onto a metal surface

and architectural interiors