Elegant Art Nouveau Brooch with Diamonds & Pearl in Silver on Gold, c. 1900

Art Nouveau

Elegant Art Nouveau Brooch with Diamonds & Pearl in Silver on Gold, c. 1900

€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

At the turn of the 20th century, contemporaries were aware that they would become part of a new era. The upheavals and innovations of the 19th century had been so serious, human life had changed so profoundly, that even the traditional forms and ornaments no longer seemed appropriate. The first art movement to venture into the modern age was Art Nouveau. New forms in architecture, painting and the decorative arts were intended to bring more beauty, freedom and happiness to the whole person. No wonder that the growth and development of plants became one of the most important sources of inspiration for the artists of the time. In France and Belgium in particular, plant forms even became the epitome of this style, just think of the creations of Victor Horta and Hector Guimard. But Otto Wagner also experimented a great deal with floral decorations in Vienna, for example on his houses on the left bank of the Wienzeile. They were a particularly good way of implementing the artist's main ideas. This brooch stems from this trend and is designed as an abstract floral composition. An old-cut diamond sparkles in the center of the design. It is set as a flower, and wondrous, sparkling plants actually entwine and grow around the diamond. The design is symmetrical and emphasized in the central axis. A pearl is therefore attached below the diamond. In total, the light and airy brooch combines 43 diamonds and sets them in silver. The back of the brooch is made of high-carat gold. It does not bear a hallmark, so it is not entirely clear where it was probably made. We think it could come from Germany, but perhaps also from France. We discovered it in Munich.

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Art Nouveau

€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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