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216 - Allegory of Spring A major triptych in cathedral glass, blow…
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Estimate €20,000 - €25,000
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Allegory of Spring A major triptych in cathedral glass, blown glass, opalescent glass, polychrome glass, acid-etched glass, enamels, silver-yellow, cabochons...Depicting a young blonde woman with long, wavy hair adorned with white lilies, standing with a slight sway in her hips, dressed in a flowing celadon-coloured sheath dress, enhanced by a necklace with a symbolist-inspired pendant. She stands amidst a grove of lilies in full bloom, symbols of purity and nobility, whose stems and leaves wind with the elegance of organic forms, curved lines and floral motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. The work on the side panels offers perfect, refined symmetry. Friezes of pomegranates and stylised foliage wind their way across geometric backgrounds and motifs of golden, Japanese-style waves, creating a theatrical setting that enhances the central subject... 20th-century French work, in the style of Alphonse Mucha. H: 218 cm - W: 170 cm Bibliography: Compare with the original watercolours ‘Iris & Lily’, which were exhibited at the Mucha Exhibition at the Salon des Cent in June 1897, held at the Mucha Museum in Prague. Art Nouveau, an artistic movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is characterised by its organic forms, curved lines and floral motifs. Alfons Mucha (1860–1939) was one of the most influential artists of Art Nouveau and had a decisive influence on its aesthetic. He became particularly famous for his depictions of elegant and graceful women in his work. These female figures, with long, flowing hair and surrounded by floral motifs, are often depicted in allegorical scenes embodying nature, mythology or spiritual themes. Mucha’s distinctive stylistic techniques – line and surface – make his work ideal for translation into stained glass.
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About the sale MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
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Auction time 07/01/2026 at 1:30 PM
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