Genuine leather wastebasket – Art Nouveau

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Genuine leather wastebasket from the Art Nouveau period, in a basic cylindrical shape, covered with genuine leather and ornately decorated with floral motifs in relief and hand-painted, gold-colored decorative borders all around, fitted with brass decorative rivets. Very nice condition with normal signs of age.

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Dimensions

– Height: 39.2 cm
– āŒ€ 23,5 cm

Weight

1534 gram

State

B+

Information about our condition assessment

A+
The item has no traces of use and is therefore in pristine condition.
This valuation is unusual for antiques and describes an exception rather than the rule.

A
This item has minimal signs of use, such as very fine surface scratches or minimally rubbed gilding.

B+
This item has very few signs of use, such as fine surface scratches, a little rubbed gilding, or a small blemish which is noticeable to a minor degree.

B
This item has few signs of use, such as normal surface scratches, age appropriate rubbed gilding, or a small blemish which is not distractingly noticeable.

C+
This item has normal signs of use, such as normal or deeper surface scratches, a noticeably rubbed gilding, or a blemish which is noticeable.

C
This item has obvious signs of use, such as deeper surface scratches, a heavily rubbed gilding, or a major blemish which is noticeable.

D
This item has very obvious signs of use, such as very deep scratches, heavy wear marks and or damage.

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Art Nouveau leather paper baskets embody the timeless elegance and mastery of craftsmanship of this artistic epoch, which developed in the second half of the 19th century and into the early 20th century. These artistic wastebaskets are not only practical objects, but also impressive works of art that reflect the aesthetics of Art Nouveau.
Typically, leather paper baskets from this period are decorated with elaborate floral patterns, organic shapes and curved lines characteristic of Art Nouveau. The leather itself is often of the highest quality, with hand-stitched seams and intricate decorations of embossed or stamped leather. The choice of leather as a material for wastebaskets gave them a luxurious touch and emphasized the quality of craftsmanship.
These wastebaskets were not only a practical accessory for the office or home, but also an expression of the Art Nouveau spirit, which broke away from the simplicity of the previous historicism and integrated art into everyday life. Therefore, leather paper baskets from the Art Nouveau period are not only utilitarian objects, but also works of art that reflect the art and craftsmanship of this era in its full glory.
Nowadays, Art Nouveau paper baskets are sought-after collectibles and can be found in antique stores and auction houses at high prices. They are not only a testimony to the past, but also a tribute to an era when art and craftsmanship merged in perfect harmony.

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