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Happy Easter. Art Nouveau Postcard. Lady playing with Men.

February 28th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Chinese postcard, art deco, art nouveau
Decorative, funny old Easter Postcard: A pretty femme fatal is sitting on a huge Easter egg which can be opened. Men are thrown in there by her while she is smiling. Artist signed, published by M. Munk. Neat writing, addressed to an Austrian Baron, sent in 1914.

Art Nouveau Mug with Peasant and Bulls. Hallmark.

August 16th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in art deco, art nouveau, bronze
Most decorative Art Nouveau mug made of copper. The mug is designed with a peasant and bulls design. The man holds a rope he has knotted round the back leg of a bull. No signs of pitting or heavy scratching. It has a pleasing patina which gives the mug a warm flair. Inside the mug are darker spot from aging but no faults. The mark reads: “ E: Billieron Athens “. The object comes from the

Outstanding Poster Style Postcard from 1909: Don’t Worry, Smile!

November 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off | Posted in art deco, art nouveau, cat, postcard, unusual
Quite unusual vintage postcard from 1909: Don’t Worry, Smile! – says a grinning cat. This kind of poster style is normally found after Art Deco period and yet has been used in a time when Art Nouveau was in style. Definitely authentic as it has been used as postcard in England and has a clear Warwick 1909 – cancellation. Fine condition. Very scarce.