Vintage Mucha, Waverley cycle, art nouveau mirror

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Stunning vintage Mucha, Waverley cycle, art nouveau mirror, wall art, collectibles piece. Beautiful Mucha design featuring an elegant lady wearing a vivid red dress with her straps fallling down sat on her bike holding a floral branch, in the foreground are blacksmith anvil and hammer in a golden colour towards the top in the branding again in vibrant colours in a stand out font with an intricate design and a plain border around the pictures. Comes with a lighter wooden frame with a silver edging. In nice vintage condition with signs of original authentic patina. Height: 23cm Length: 31cm Width: 2cm Waverley Cycles. 1898. One of Mucha's most spare and dignified designs, this thoughtful muse presents American-made Waverley Cycles to a French audience. The laurels in her hand represent the many awards won by the brand, while the anvil signifies strength of craftsmanship. With nothing but the stalk and handlebars of the cycle on display, it's radically different than virtually every other bicycle ad of the period. Its success depends upon the strength of its colors, the immediate impact of its symbolism, Mucha's artistry, and, of course, the semi-nude woman out in front....more

The Fold Antiques

United Kingdom

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