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Vintage Francis Renaud Art Nouveau Brass Trinket Vanity Tray France Nude Woman
Brand/Artist: Francis Renaud (attributed)
Style: Art Nouveau figural brass trinket or vanity tray featuring a standing nude woman with flowing hair and organic, curving lines
Material: Brass with gold-tone finish
Color: Gold
Country of origin: France
Details: Central raised nude female figure with arms outstretched, flanked by two recessed square compartments suitable for holding jewelry, coins, or other small trinkets. Edges have sinuous, layered borders and small openwork cutouts near the corners for visual interest.
Markings: Underside includes an impressed number stamp near the center. An old handwritten tag reads "Art Nouveau Brass - Francis Renaud - Trinket Vanity Tray" (see photos).
Intended use: Decorative vanity or dresser tray, small catchall, or display piece for Art Nouveau decor.
Keywords: Art Nouveau decor, figural nude tray, French brass, jewelry dish, dresser catchall
Condition: Pre-owned antique tray with heavy finish wear and oxidation throughout. Gold-tone surface shows significant discoloration, dark spotting, and loss of finish on the figure and in both recessed wells. Back side has extensive surface corrosion but the piece remains solid with no breaks or structural damage.
