European Art Nouveau Art Deco Metal & Enamel Curiosity Box

This exceptional enamel Art Nouveau box, likely Austrian or German and dating to circa 1915, blends the flowing elegance of the Secessionist style with emerging Art Deco geometry. The hexagonal form is adorned with elaborately cast metal detailing featuring angular motifs and stylized triangles that hint at the design transition from organic curves to modernist abstraction. At its center, a finely enameled portrait of a woman in period attire is hand-painted and set within an ornate gilt-metal frame—offering both charm and artistic craftsmanship.

The hinged lid opens to reveal a beautifully restored, soft fabric-lined interior, ideal for storing treasured jewelry, watches, or keepsakes. Its deep blue enamel surface is in superb condition, making it a rare find for collectors of early 20th-century European decorative arts. Now available through the Art Deco Collection, this piece is both functional and visually striking—a refined object of luxury for display or use.