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QA-2026-016
Bronze Italian Liberty dish
An Italian Liberty portaoggetti, circa 1900–1920, featuring a woman’s profile in relief, framed by flowing hair and curling ribbons. A radiant star crowns the composition, with three further stars extending beyond the lower edge. An interlaced border surrounds the design, while the warm metal surface and darker recesses emphasise its sculptural detail. Approximately 13 cm across.
€ 185 margin scheme, VAT not separately charged
- Every mark photographed and transcribed below
- Condition stated in full, including what is wrong with it
- Posted insured and tracked from the Netherlands
- Return within 14 days if it is not as described
About this piece
A place to leave a ring, a few coins or the small things emptied from a pocket. Yet the appeal of this portaoggetti lies in how much imagination it brings to that simple task. The woman seems absorbed in her own thoughts, surrounded by stars: a small, dreamlike scene for an everyday setting.
An example of the same design bears the name of Arena & Esposito in Naples. That connection offers a glimpse of its history, although whether the foundry made it or commissioned it remains unresolved.
Condition
- Good used condition. Some polish still visible in the deeper creases showing it was lovingly cared for
Details
| Object | Italian Liberty bronze portaoggetti |
|---|---|
| Material | bronze |
| Country | Italy |
| Assay system | none |
| Maker | unknown |
| Period | c. 1900 - 1920 |
| Style | Italian Liberty |
| Condition | Good |
| Attribution | Italian liberty |