Pair of 11.5" Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Chalice Urns With Dancing Nymphs

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Pair of 11.5" Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Chalice Urns with Dancing Nymphs

A striking pair of antique Art Nouveau chalice … Read more Pair of 11.5" Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Chalice Urns with Dancing Nymphs

A striking pair of antique Art Nouveau chalice urns featuring a continuous high-relief sculptural band depicting neoclassical dancing nymphs holding hands. Cast in solid bronze with a beautifully preserved dark baseline tone, the vessels exhibit a highly desirable, authentic green verdigris patina that highlights the intricate details of the figures' flowing drapery and stylized movement.

Originally produced as elegant mantel garnitures or formal presentation pieces in early 20th-century Western Europe (likely France or Germany), these open chalices display beautifully as standalone decorative statement objects, bookends, or neoclassical accent vases. The interiors and undersides showcase the authentic rough texture, manual tool marks, and natural copper oxidation characteristic of genuine period hollow-cast metalwork.

True to their authentic antique nature, the undersides exhibit variation in their natural aging—one base features a heavy green verdigris oxidation while its match displays a warmer, aged bronze tone with light historic surface wear. This variation confirms their individual casting history and undisturbed character.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with a rich, undisturbed patina and no structural damage to the metal or the hexagonal pedestal bases. Please note that this listing is for the matching pair of open chalice vessels as shown; the original matching decorative dome lids are not included, leaving a beautiful stepped inner rim.

Dimensions: 4.5" W × 4.5" D × 11.5" H (Per Urn)
Weight: 5 lbs 12.3 oz (Per Urn) / 11 lbs 8.6 oz (Total Pair)
Style: Art Nouveau / Neoclassical (Period: 1900–1915)
Materials: Patinated Cast Bronze / Copper Alloy See less