Alfred Daguet
Spiny Fish M0110
Inventory NumberM0110Size
11” H x 11” W x 4” DMaterial
Iron With Patinated Brass RepousséPeriod
c1905Country of Origin
FranceYear Made
c1905Status
AvailableCondition
Excellent
Description
A spiny fish served up on a blood-red platter is the central ornament of this deluxe box.While the style of the fish recalls zoological renderings of the late nineteenth century, the concept of a metal-clad box evokes medieval Europe. Alfred Daguet produced objects for Siegfried Bing, owner of the Paris emporium L’Art Nouveau. Repoussé, the technique in which a malleable metal is “pushed” with special tools from the reverse side to create a design, was employed to create the surface ornamentation. It was further refined by chasing, the process of sinking the metal from the front. This box is hinged at the front and the top. Marks: Chased artist's initials. A spiny fish served up on a blood-red platter is the central ornament of this deluxe box.
