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Fine Art Nouveau Brooch by Auguste Vaudet in Gold & Diamonds, Paris, c. 1900


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Fine Art Nouveau Brooch by Auguste Vaudet in Gold & Diamonds, Paris, c. 1900
Fine Art Nouveau Brooch by Auguste Vaudet in Gold & Diamonds, Paris, c. 1900
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One of the major themes of Art Nouveau was beauty. Especially in France, designers celebrated this theme in countless pieces of jewellery. One of the central themes was the beauty of woman. Her soft forms and free-flowing hair were symbols of youth and life. The beauty of nature - especially plants - also played an equally important role in the work of Art Nouveau artists. In this brooch, we find both motifs wonderfully combined. It shows the profile of a youthful lady, dreamily gazing ahead. Her rich hair is tied back on her head, individual strands of hair seem to be blowing in a gentle breeze. Four diamonds adorn her sparkling necklace. She appears as a relief in front of a violet blossom. Among the many flowers that are given meaning in jewelry, the violet stands out in particular. In French, it bears the nickname "(herbe de la) pensée", meaning "plant of remembrance", and is regarded by our neighbors as a symbol of loving remembrance. The English term "pansy" is also derived from this French "pensée". It is similar in Italian: here it is called "viola del pensiero", meaning "violet of remembrance". The brooch, made of bloomed 18-karat gold, was created in the workshop of Auguste Vaudet (1838-1914) in Paris. It is in very good condition.
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Fine Art Nouveau Brooch by Auguste Vaudet in Gold & Diamonds, Paris, c. 1900
Pure Beauty
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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