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Vienna Secession Repousse Jewelry Box by Georg Klimt

$42,500
£32,133.92
€37,621.95
CA$60,466.96
A$61,505.93
CHF 35,298.13
MX$739,373.48
NOK 411,751.31
SEK 415,627.58
DKK 281,258.27

About the Item

Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance and we do not ship uninsured. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. While history has largely celebrated his younger brother, the renowned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, Georg Klimt was an accomplished decorative artist and metalworker in his own right. Working within the vibrant artistic environment of fin-de-siècle Vienna, Georg embraced the ideals of the Vienna Secession, the revolutionary movement that sought to unite fine art, architecture, and decorative arts into a modern aesthetic language. Influenced by the elegant linearity, geometric ornamentation, and refined craftsmanship that characterized Secessionist design, Georg Klimt produced a limited body of decorative metalwork distinguished by its artistry and meticulous handwork. Today, surviving examples are exceedingly rare and highly sought after by collectors of Viennese decorative arts. This exceptional silver-plated repoussé box exemplifies the sophistication of Vienna Secession design. Handcrafted with richly worked surfaces and stylized decorative motifs, the piece reflects the movement's pursuit of beauty through both form and craftsmanship. Created using the ancient repoussé technique—where metal is shaped and ornamented from the reverse side to create raised relief—the box demonstrates a level of artistry that transcends its functional purpose. Only one closely comparable example is known, underscoring the rarity of this work. As with all handmade repoussé objects, each piece possesses unique characteristics and subtle variations, ensuring that no two examples are identical. A related work was sold at Christie's in 2006, further establishing the significance and desirability of Georg Klimt's decorative arts production. Both a rare survivor of Vienna's golden age of design and an important example of Secessionist metalwork, this box represents a compelling intersection of artistic innovation, craftsmanship, and historical significance.
  • Creator:
    Georg Klimt (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Vienna Secession (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Fruitwood,Silver Plate,Ebonized,Plated,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1905
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7300250403502

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