VINTAGE GUSTAV KLIMT - "THE KISS" - PORCELAIN BELL / ORNAMENT - ART NOUVEAU

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Today we are featuring a Vintage Gustav Klimt "The Kiss" Porcelain Bell / Ornament - Gold Lettering Gustav Klimt Signature with Gold Trim. Very lovely item. It is great condition, no chips, cracks or repairs noted. Please have a look at our photos for a closer inspection. Item measures 3" tall by 2"wide. "The Kiss" was painted by the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt between 1908 and 1909, the highpoint of his "Golden Period", when he painted a number of works in a similar gilded style. A perfect square, the canvas depicts a couple embracing, their bodies entwined in elaborate robes decorated in a style influenced by both linear constructs of the contemporary Art Nouveau style and the organic forms of the earlier Arts and Crafts movement. The work is composed of oil paint with applied layers of gold leaf, an aspect that gives it its strikingly modern, yet evocative appearance. The painting is now in the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in the Belvedere Palace, Vienna, and is widely considered a masterpiece of the early modern period. It is a symbol of Vienna Jugendstil—Viennese Art Nouveau—and is considered Klimt's most popular work. Thank you for stopping by and having a look at our merchandise today. Feel free to come by and visit our EBAY STORE anytime... /eclecticaddictsattic Have a wonderful day!!! Please read… I always have fun vintage items on auction and will gladly combine shipping so please check out my other auctions. Payment is expected within 48 hours unless you have notified me in advance. Please make sure you can follow through with your bid. Nonpaying bidders are automatically reported. Not that this warning stops the wrong do’ers, but please think before you bid. Strikes against your account affect your ability to place more bids on items and could lead to your account being suspended. Do the right thing and always pay for your wins. As are almost ALL items we sell, this item is sold in used vintage condition which means by nature it is not perfect as it is a pre-owned and will show signs of wear, use, and age. It is not in new condition nor is it mint. We do not clean, repair, or polish items, we sell them as we find them. It is sold 'as is.' We work VERY HARD to describe each item in detail, including its imperfections. Our assessment of condition may differ from yours, this is the nature of buying something online/through the mail. Please ask questions prior to bidding (not after) as we conduct true auctions where sales are final, no returns, no refunds, no partial refunds or returns. Please note that the shipping quote is for the lower 48 states only. Other locations will have a shipping adjustment if actual shipping is over a few dollars. Please don’t hesitate to email me any questions. Let's keep everything simple please -- if you have a problem with something we send you, email us immediately -- within 24 hours of receipt as evidenced by USPS tracking -- in a COURTEOUS and PROFESSIONAL manner (which we will reciprocate), so we can reach a mutually agreeable resolution. If your communication is less than courteous or professional, we will be unable to assist you. We do not ever refund for buyer's remorse, or for loss/damage in transit (that's what insurance is for), no exceptions. In the event a postal claim needs to be filed it is the BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. Refund will come from USPS, not us. We do not sell 'on approval.' So please be sure of your bid. We strive for excellent customer service and want you to be one of our hundreds of HAPPY REPEAT CUSTOMERS. We want you to visit our site again and again, as part of your weekly routine. By bidding you are agreeing to have read and agree to all of the auction policies on this page. Foreign bidders are welcome but I am not responsible for customs and other fees. FREE! Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. FREE! read more

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