American Beauty

Floral Art Nouveau Brooch with Mississippi Pearls in Gold, Bippart & Co., USA, c. 1900


€ 1,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Floral Art Nouveau Brooch with Mississippi Pearls in Gold, Bippart & Co., USA, c. 1900
Floral Art Nouveau Brooch with Mississippi Pearls in Gold, Bippart & Co., USA, c. 1900
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
Art Nouveau flourished not only in Europe but also overseas c. 1900. This brooch, for example, was created in the United States and beautifully illustrates the light, floral forms prevalent there in small, wearable designs aimed at an emerging middle class. The composition is centered around wing-shaped Mississippi pearls, which serve as petals here. Gold was no longer used merely to set gemstones tastefully and as discreetly as possible, but became a sculptural element of the design. Here, it has been shaped into the finest, naturalistically veined leaves and tendrils, with the leaves additionally coated in a greenish matte gold finish. This lends the design even greater depth. The brooch bears the maker’s mark of Bippart & Co. of Newark, New Jersey. It was created around the turn of the century or shortly thereafter and is very good in condition. We discovered it here in Berlin.
Learn more
At the turn of the 20th century, people were aware that they were now entering a new era. The upheavals and innovations of the 19th century had been so profound, and human life had changed so drastically, that even traditional forms and ornaments no longer seemed appropriate. Art Nouveau was an aesthetic response to this: those who wore Art Nouveau jewellery did not seek to impress with diamond opulence, but rather with individual, modern taste.
Learn more
Read more
Size & Details
Floral Art Nouveau Brooch with Mississippi Pearls in Gold, Bippart & Co., USA, c. 1900
American Beauty
€ 1,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Our Promise
Our Promise
Our Promise

We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

Learn more