Bidspirit auction | Large Art Nouveau Presentation Vase,

Large Art Nouveau Presentation Vase, Foliage Decoration and Inscriptions - No Reserve - Keywords: Art Nouveau, Presentation Vase, Trophy Vase, Belgian, Hainaut, Repoussé Metal, Hammered Metal, Stylized Foliage, Jugendstil, Sporting Trophy, Provincial League Summary: Large Art Nouveau presentation vase of hammered white metal featuring bold, stylized foliate decoration in high relief. The elegant tapering form is richly ornamented with flowing organic motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. The foot is engraved in French with presentation inscriptions including ‘Ligue Provinciale du Hainaut’ (Provincial League of Hainaut), ‘Challenge Daem’, and ‘Offert par la Ligue du Hainaut et la Société “L’Union”’, indicating the vase was presented as a perpetual challenge trophy by the Provincial League of Hainaut in Belgium This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE. Measurements: 19 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (48.3 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm.) approx Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot's description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale. All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use. Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA's should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work's art-historical significance.