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Alfred Marzolff's house is a neo-Renaissance villa built in 1903 by architect Gustave Oberthür for sculptor Alfred Marzolff. Located at 3 rue des Pontonniers in Strasbourg, it served both as a dwelling and as a workshop for Marzolff. The latter made emblematic sculptures, including an allegorical balcony depicting the Rhine and Moselle, as well as ornaments on the front door. The building illustrates the collaboration between architect and sculptor, typical of Alsatian Art Nouveau.

The house was listed as historic monuments by order of 5 April 2002. This protection covers facades, roofs, as well as several interior spaces: the vaulted vestibule, the entrance hall, the staircase, the living room, the dining room and the workshop. These elements testify to the integration between architecture and carved decoration, characteristic of the early 20th century in Alsace.

Alfred Marzolff (1867-1939) and Gustave Oberthür (1870-1944) were major figures in the Strasbourg artistic scene. Their collaboration on this project reflects the cultural effervescence of Strasbourg, then under German influence (1871-1918), during which time the city became a home of Art Nouveau. The house remains a remarkable example of this movement, mixing German and French influences.

Today, Alfred Marzolff's house is an architectural testimony to the Strasbourg heritage of the early 20th century. Its inscription as a historical monument underlines its importance in the history of Alsatian art, while preserving a unique place of life and artistic creation. The accuracy of its location (GPS coordinates and address) facilitates its identification in the Strasbourg urban landscape.

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