r/ArtNouveau

I love everything about this door except the unavoidable sign inside that always creeps into my photos.

made by Filippo Palizzi & Giuseppe Cecchinelli.

Inside Maison Hannon in Brussels, the staircase becomes a complete Art Nouveau scene: fresco, mosaic, woodwork, ironwork, and stained glass all working together.

Years ago, I handled the estate of a gentleman that lived between 1908-2012. His home was filled to the ceilings with treasure (and tons of garbage). In his garage, in the rafters, was a chest of his mother’s belongings. It likely hadn’t been touched since he moved into that house (1961). Everything contained within the chest dated from 1881-1925, so I’m confident that this piece was produced in the same time frame.

As you can see, it is not in the greatest of condition. Since acquiring it, I have kept it sealed in an airtight bag, in a dry/dark/cool location. I’m at a point in life where I need to start disposing of my collected art, ephemera, other such things. I love Art Nouveau, but never had much exposure to it, as my wheelhouse of knowledge comes from an area that didn’t have much development until the 1950s.

Does anyone have suggestions on how/where I would go about sending this to market? I used to know people at Skinner’s, Christie’s, etc. but it has been a good 20 years since, so I doubt any of those people are still around. Thanks a bunch!

Asked to search through a random barn on the side of the road and found these bad boys hanging in the back. My timbers were in fact shivered. Offered $60 for both and he accepted 🙂

Jessie Marion King, known as Jessie M. King, (1875-1949) was a Scottish illustrator and designer. Born into a strict family who disproved of her art as a child, she found solace in the family houskeper, who become her second mother. She studied at the Glasgow School of Art (1892–1899). She is known for her illustrated children's books. She frequently depicted ethereal "wan haloed knights" and pale ladies draped in stars, influenced by her lifelong belief in fairies. 
She also designed bookplates, jewellery and fabric, and painted pottery. Jessie was one of the artists known as the Glasgow Girls. She was described in 1927 in the Aberdeen Press and Journal as "the pioneer of batik in Great Britain".

A cherished find. Recently located "Sterling" mark inside compartment.