French Art Nouveau Silver Bacchus Tastevin | Figural Mask Wine Taster | 900 Silver | ca. 1920
$725.00
An unusual French silver tastevin incorporating Art Nouveau design elements, executed in second standard (.900) silver.
The bowl follows the traditional functional format, worked with elongated godrons, recessed cupules, and raised perles—textured elements designed to reflect light in different ways, allowing the user to better assess the clarity and depth of wine.
In place of the typical loop or serpent handle, this example features a sculptural classical mask, likely representing Bacchus (Dionysus), the god of wine. This figural element introduces a distinctly Art Nouveau sensibility, blending naturalistic modeling with symbolic reference in a way rarely seen in tastevins of this type.
Stamped with French second standard marks, the piece combines traditional construction with an uncommon decorative approach, standing apart from more typical regional examples.
A particularly distinctive example, notable for its integration of classical imagery into a functional wine-tasting form.
An unusual French silver tastevin incorporating Art Nouveau design elements, executed in second standard (.900) silver.
The bowl follows the traditional functional format, worked with elongated godrons, recessed cupules, and raised perles—textured elements designed to reflect light in different ways, allowing the user to better assess the clarity and depth of wine.
In place of the typical loop or serpent handle, this example features a sculptural classical mask, likely representing Bacchus, the god of wine. This figural element introduces a distinctly Art Nouveau sensibility, blending naturalistic modeling with symbolic reference in a way rarely seen in tastevins of this type.
Stamped with French second standard marks, the piece combines traditional construction with an uncommon decorative approach, standing apart from more typical regional examples.
A particularly distinctive example, notable for its integration of classical imagery into a functional wine-tasting form.
DETAILS
• Origin: France
• Date: ca. 1920
• Maker: Unidentified
• Marks: French second standard silver marks (.900)
• Material: Silver (second standard, .900)
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Dimensions: 3-5/16” x 4-11/16” x 13/16”
• Weight: 59.8 g
• Condition: Excellent
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