Vintage Art Nouveau style possibly continental silver? Picture frame

Vintage Art Nouveau style possibly continental silver? Picture frame.

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This exquisite small picture frame is probably a low grade continental silver but there are no Hallmarks, so I have to sell it as white metal. It has a lovely repousse decoration.

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Size: 10 cm wide 15 cm tall.

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Some age related wear.

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Art Nouveau, a style that flourished primarily between 1890 and 1910, emerged as a reaction against the excesses of the Victorian era and the perceived lack of beauty in everyday life. It embraced natural forms, flowing lines, and a holistic approach to design, influencing architecture, decorative arts, and graphic design.

Repoussé is a metalworking technique where a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. It involves pushing the metal upwards from the back to form raised areas, resulting in a tactile and eye-catching design. This technique is often combined with chasing (or embossing), where the metal is hammered on the front side to sink and define details,