Mid-Century Modern Furniture & Design
Timed Online Auction, 4 September - 1 October 2025
Glass, ceramics and silver
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 20 000 - 22 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 23 450
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
France 1873-1937
Tête Byzantine mirror
bronzed cast metal frame, mirror replaced
c.1900
signed
height: 44cm; width: 76cm
Notes
The term "Tête Byzantine" (Byzantine Head) refers to a series of Art Nouveau decorative panels and mirrors created by Alphonse Mucha, particularly in the late 19th century. These pieces are characterised by their depictions of elegant women, often in profile, adorned with elaborate jewellery and headwear, evocative of Byzantine art and design. The term also refers to the style of these works, which incorporates Byzantine decorative motifs.
Literature
Duncan, Alastair. Art Nouveau Sculpture. England: Rizzoli, 1978, p. 25.
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