A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
$15,700.00
- Charming and Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid.
- A rare and enchanting work of Viennese decorative art, this early 20th-century Austrian silver and enamel seal is a beautifully detailed example of Art Nouveau elegance. By renowned silversmith, Georg Adam Scheid, the seal is crowned with a finely enameled polychrome iris blossom, its vibrant petals rendered in soft, naturalistic tones that reflect the organic curves and botanical motifs celebrated during the era.
- The body of the seal features a sculptural array of owls in low relief, their eyes set with tiny jewel-like stones, watching attentively from all sides. The owl, a time-honored symbol of wisdom and mystery, pairs beautifully with the iris—a flower associated with messages and insight—creating a piece rich in poetic symbolism.
- Marked with the 900 silver standard and Scheid’s maker’s mark G.A.S, this seal reflects the fine metalwork and refined enameling techniques that earned Scheid international acclaim. A Knight of the Order of Franz Joseph, Scheid exhibited at prestigious venues such as the 1889 Jubilee Exhibition and the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle.
- Delightful in scale and exquisite in detail, this seal is a rare collector’s gem, embodying the elegance and intellectual spirit of fin-de-siècle Vienna.
- 3″ high x 2″ wide
- Very good condition. Ready to place.
- Period: Early 20th Century
- Origin:Austria
- Style: Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Date of Manufacture: C. 1900
- Materials & Techniques: Enamel,Silver
