Risque Antique Bronze Catchall Tray Art Nouveau Figural Dish Cheeky Lady Vanity For Sale

A wonderfully unusual and delightfully cheeky antique cast bronze catchall dish, featuring an intricately detailed figural design with a playful surprise! This charming little piece combines classical decorative artistry with a mischievous sense of humor, making it a fascinating addition to a collection of antique curiosities, decorative bronzes, or unusual desk accessories.The front features a beautifully modeled female figure dressed in flowing period attire, standing gracefully among leafy branches, fruit, and decorative architectural elements. Her elaborate costume, delicate facial features, and surrounding botanical ornamentation give the piece a romantic, old-world appearance reminiscent of late Victorian and Art Nouveau decorative art. The raised relief creates wonderful depth and texture, enhanced by the bronze's rich golden-brown patina and subtle verdigris accents.Turn the piece over, however, and the artist's playful sense of humor becomes apparent! The reverse reveals a cheeky backside display, depicting a partially undressed figure with her exposed derrière prominently featured beneath gathered clothing. This unexpected and amusing detail provides a wonderful contrast to the elegant scene on the front, transforming an otherwise traditional decorative object into a delightfully irreverent conversation piece.Measures 3.75 inches wide, 5.5 inches deep, and 0.75 inch high. Substantially cast in solid bronze, the dish has an impressive weight of 12 ounces, giving it a reassuringly heavy and well-made feel for its compact size. The beautifully aged surface displays the warm character, subtle color variations, and natural patina that make antique bronze so appealing. Its shallow oval form makes it ideal for use as a decorative catchall for coins, small jewelry, cufflinks, or other personal treasures. Good antique condition with aged surface as seen in photos. Small clean hole at top.Perfect for a gentleman's study, traditional library, dressing table, or cabinet of curiosities, this distinctive bronze dish brings together classical beauty, antique charm, and a wonderful touch of humor. An especially appealing find for collectors of figural bronzes, unusual decorative objects, and whimsical antiques.Check out our other antique listings.