Art Nouveau Celestial Nymph Female Cameo Brass Brooch

Turn of the century Art Nouveau Chatelaine Belt Clip features a delicate portrait of a female, framed by flowing, organic lines reminiscent of nat...

Art Nouveau Style by Laurence Buffet-Challie offers a captivating journey through the enchanting world of Art Nouveau, celebrating its flowing lines, organic motifs, and intricate cr...

Embossed inscription Lalique France and company signet Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. "Few artists influenced the direction of early 20th century decorative design more than René Jules Lalique. Lalique was born in the small village of Ay in northern France in 1860, but moved with his family to Paris at the age of two. "Like many talented artists that emerged from Paris during the early 20th century, Lalique thrived in the creative epicenter of the European world, attending Collège Turgot, a premier Parisian school of the arts. After his father’s death in 1875, Lalique found employment apprenticing with jeweler Louis Aucoc, gaining experience that would lay the groundwork for his own mastery of the craft. By 1881, Lalique had transformed himself from an eager apprentice into a successful freelance jewelry designer, working for manufacturers such as Cartier and Boucheron, as well as a growing roster of private clientele including actress Sarah Bernhardt and oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. "Lalique’s nature-inspired creations, with their soft, sensual Art Nouveau curves...

Two lovely stylish sentimental brooches made to keep a photo of loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each brooch pin has a picture inside. A very pretty piece of antique jeweller...