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Paresse, Art Nouveau Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - Paresse, Year: 1925, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 15 x 18.75
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Conchita, Art Nouveau Etching by Louis Icart 1929
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950)
Title: Conchita
Year: 1929
Medium: Etching, signed in
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 25 in
Joie de Vivre, Art Nouveau Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - Joie de Vivre, Year: 1929, Medium: Etching, signed in pencil
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Hiding Place, Framed Art Nouveau Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950)
Title: Hiding Place
Year: 1927
Medium: Etching, signed in
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
L'Antechambre de La Nature, Art Nouveau Etching by Wifredo Lam
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wifredo Lam, Cuban (1902 - 1982) - L'Antechambre de La Nature, Year: 1966, Medium: Etching, Image
Category
1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
$600
H 13.5 in W 8.75 in
Les Deux Matrones, Art Nouveau Etching by Georges Rouault
By Georges Rouault
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Georges Rouault, French (1871 - 1958)
Title: Les Deux Matrones from Le Reincarnations du Pere Ubu
Year: 1928
Medium: Aquatint on Arches, signed in the plate
Image Size: 11 x ...
Category
1920s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Undressing from La Dame aux Camelias, Art Nouveau Etching after Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Medium: Hand-colored Etching, Image Size: 7.5 x 5.25 inches, Size: 11 x 8.75 in. (27.94 x 22.23 cm)
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$450
H 11 in W 8.75 in
Vojtech Preissig American/Czech Artist - Art Nouveau Etching Orchid Series
By Vojtech Preissig
Located in Phoenix, AZ
work depicts one of the beautiful female portraits from his Orchid series in the
Art Nouveau style
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,250
H 7 in W 5 in D 0.13 in
Vojtech Preissig American/Czech Artist - Art Nouveau Etching Orchid Series
By Vojtech Preissig
Located in Phoenix, AZ
work depicts one of the beautiful female portraits from his Orchid series in the
Art Nouveau style
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,250
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 0.08 in
Stepping Up from La Dame aux Camelias, Art Nouveau Etching after Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Medium: Hand-Colored Etching, Image Size: 5 x 3.5 inches, Frame Size: 20.5 x 17 inches
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$750
H 20.5 in W 17 in
Faraway Gaze from La Dame aux Camelias, Art Nouveau Etching after Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
original: 1938, Medium: Hand-Colored Etching, Image Size: 7.5 x 5 inches, Frame Size: 16 x 12 inches
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
In The Garden
Located in Paonia, CO
In The Garden by Feld is a rare 1938 original signed art nouveau etching published in France on
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Hydrangeas, Art Nouveau Color Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - Hydrangeas, Year: 1929, Medium: Color Etching, Signed in
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Mimi, Art Nouveau Color Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - Mimi, Year: 1927, Medium: Color Etching, Signed in Pencil
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Madame Bovary, Art Nouveau Color Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - Madame Bovary, Year: 1929, Medium: Color Etching, Signed in
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Les Masques, Art Nouveau Color Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - Les Masques, Year: 1926, Medium: Color Etching, Signed in
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Black Fan, Art Nouveau Aquatint Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - Black Fan, Year: 1931, Medium: Aquatint Etching, signed in
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
La Dame aux Camélias, Art Nouveau Aquatint Etching by Louis Icart
By Louis Icart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Icart, French (1888 - 1950) - La Dame aux Camélias, Year: 1927, Medium: Aquatint Etching
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
$2,500
H 25.5 in W 29.5 in
Sleeping Ballerina - Original etching, Signed
By Charles Paul Renouard
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul RENOUARD
Sleeping Ballerina - "Le Nouveau Roman", 1893
Original etching
Signed in pencil
On
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Dancing Class - Original etching, Signed
By Charles Paul Renouard
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul RENOUARD
Dancing Class - "Classe du Premier Quadrille", 1893
Original etching
Signed in
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Elegant Woman Profile - Original Etching, Printed signature
By Paul César Helleu
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul César Helleu
Elegant Woman Profile, 1913
Original Etching
Printed signature
On vellum 26 x 20
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
$407
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in
"Femme au Boa" etching by Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Hinsdale, IL
contemporary realist authors. A major artist of the French Art Nouveau era, Theophile Alexandre Steinlen came
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$4,950
H 24.5 in W 20.5 in D 2 in
Street Market - Montmatre, France, etching, 1922
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Monogram and date of etching in the plate bottom left.
220mm by 305mm (platemark) 310mm by 390mm
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Landscape Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Elephant of Siva Temple - Original etching
By Paul Jouve
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul JOUVE
Elephant of Siva Temple
Original etching
Printed signature in the plate
On vellum 103 x
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Ballerinas Having a Rest - Original etching, Signed
By Charles Paul Renouard
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul RENOUARD
Ballerinas Having a Rest - "Repos", 1893
Original etching
Signed in pencil
On Japan
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$407
H 12.6 in W 18.9 in
Ballerina Playing the Piano - Original etching, Signed
By Charles Paul Renouard
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul RENOUARD
Ballerina Playing the Piano - "Danseuse au Piano", 1893
Original etching
Printed
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$407
H 12.6 in W 18.9 in
Mythological Composition - Etching by Fernand Cormon - 1902
By Fernand Cormon
Located in Roma, IT
Mythological Composition is an Original Etching realized by Fernand Cormon (1854-1924) in 1902
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$326
H 10.63 in W 13.19 in D 0.04 in
Mythological Composition - Original Etching by Fernand Cormon - 1902
By Fernand Cormon
Located in Roma, IT
Mythological Composition is an Original Etching realized by Fernand Cormon (1854-1924) in 1902
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$326
H 10.63 in W 13.19 in D 0.04 in
Grace - Etching by Adolphe Willette - Early 20th Century
By Adolphe Willette
Located in Roma, IT
Grace is an Original Etching and Drypoint realized by Willette (Adolphe Léon).
Good condition
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$384
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in
"Les Septs Peches Captitaux" [The 7 Deadly Sins] Etchings, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Andre Lambert (French. 1884-1967), Two Prints from "Les Septs Peches Captitaux", Colored Etchings
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Paper
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$850
H 28.25 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
"Nude with Bowl" - Historic Signed Ellsworth Woodward Antique Portrait Etching
By Ellsworth Woodward
Located in New Orleans, LA
Many of you clicking on this stunning signed etching with its fantastic Art Nouveau look are
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Nude Prints
Materials
Etching
Portrait de Fanny Charrin /// French Impressionist Art Nouveau Lady Woman Girl
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
was a member from 1910. It is a representative of the art nouveau style with a Japanese influence
Category
Early 1900s Baroque Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Intaglio
$300
H 17.5 in W 14.63 in
Monumental Art Nouveau Black & Gold Enameled Vase with Floral Etching Design
Located in Plainview, NY
A monumental Art Nouveau Black and Gold enameled vase featuring fine floral etching design painted
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Enamel
$2,950
H 36.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Il Ressemble à Ernest - Etching by Adolphe Willett - Late-19th century
By Adolphe Willette
Located in Roma, IT
Il Ressemble à Ernest is an Original Etching and Drypoint realized by Willette (Adolphe Leon
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$442
H 13 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Portrait of Noblewoman - Etching by J. Coraboeuf - Early 20th Century
By Jean Coraboeuf
Located in Roma, IT
Noblewoman is an amazing black and white etching on cream paper, made by the French artist and
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
$582
H 11.89 in W 19.14 in D 0.04 in
Bezalel School Jerusalem, Middle Eastern Arab Man in Turban Circa 1920s Etching
By Jacob Eisenberg
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Realism
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Etching
Surface: Paper
Country: Israel
Dimensions with
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
19th century black and white etching indoors figures child doorway table
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Rag Gatherers" is an original etching on zinc plate by J. A. M. Whistler. The artist signed
Category
1850s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Fabric, Etching
British, early 20th Century etching of a lady serving tea in a theatre
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Mary Viola Paterson (British, 1899 – 1981)
Serving tea at the theatre
Etching
Signed ‘V Paterson
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$284
H 5.75 in W 3.75 in D 1 in
Italian Art Nouveau wall mirror with acid etchings and pink glass, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau wall mirror with acid etchings and pink glass, early 1900s
Oval wall mirror
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$12,817
H 48.43 in W 79.53 in D 1.97 in
"Simple Delight" - Wine Glass & Rose Still Life Etching in Ink on Paper (#6/15)
Located in Soquel, CA
Art nouveau style illustration by Curtis G. Leonardo (American, b. 1960). A rose with a few leaves
Category
1980s Art Nouveau Still-life Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Etching
$495
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Art Nouveau Brass Oval Table or Floor Mirror with Floral Etching
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely oval brass Art nouveau mirror. The mirror features a wooden handle and fine brass frame
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
52% Off
H 30 in W 21 in D 7.5 in
Forellenweiher - Etching and Drypoint by Franz Von Stuck - 1890s
By Franz von Stuck
Located in Roma, IT
the German iteration of Art Nouveau. A copy of this etching is at the National Gallery of Art in
Category
1890s Symbolist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
$4,194
H 20.87 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
L'Angellus
By Alfredo Müller
Located in Fairlawn, OH
L'Angellus
Etching, engraving and acquatint on Arches paper, 1902
Signed lower right by the artist
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Mr. Ginguelino
By Eugène Delâtre
Located in New York, NY
Color etching. Image Size: 8 ¼ x6.” Full margins. Signed lower right
Son of the famous publisher
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
I Promessi sposi For Une vielle maitres (An old Mistress).
By Félix Hilaire Buhot
Located in New York, NY
Etching and acquatint in black ink, 1875. B/g 100 For Une vielle mistress before the symphonic
Category
1870s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$1,450
H 6.75 in W 4.5 in
Frederick Stuart Church “ The Wanderers Return”
By Frederick Stuart Church
Located in San Francisco, CA
allegorical compositions. He has auction results over $21,500. this is a rare pencil signed etching as even
Category
1880s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Les Bars
By Almery Lobel-Riche
Located in Wilton, CT
A very fine copy of "Les Bars," an album of ten original etchings by the master Lobel-Riche
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Couple Under a Tree
By Elyse Ashe Lord
Located in New York, NY
Elyse Ashe Lord (1900-1971), Couple Under a Tree, c. 1930, color etching, soft ground, drypoint
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Les Bars
By Almery Lobel-Riche
Located in Wilton, CT
A very fine copy of "Les Bars," an album of ten original etchings by the master Lobel-Riche
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
"La Danse à la Campagne", 2nd plate by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Hinsdale, IL
(second plate))
Delteil 2, Stella 2
Soft-ground Etching in black ink, c. 1890
Only State on smooth wove
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$35,000
H 20 in W 17 in D 2 in
La Negresse (The Negress)
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
engraving under the Belgian printmaker Félicien Rops.
Legrand's artworks include etchings, graphic art and
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints
Materials
Etching
A L'Ombre (In Shadow)
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Rops.
Legrand's artworks include etchings, graphic art and paintings. His paintings featured Parisian
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
"La Danse à la Campagne", 2nd plate by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in Hinsdale, IL
(second plate))
Delteil 2, Stella 2
Soft-ground Etching in black ink, c. 1890
Only State on smooth wove
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$35,000
H 20 in W 17 in D 2 in
La Promenade
By Edgar Chahine
Located in Fairlawn, OH
La Promenade
Etching, soft-ground, aquatint & drypoint,
Signed in pencil lower left
Published by
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint
Fashionable Dress 145
Located in Columbia, MO
Artist Unknown
"Fashionable Dress, 145"
1914
Etching
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Fashionable Dress 141
Located in Columbia, MO
Artist Unknown
"Fashionable Dress, 141"
1914
Etching
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
"Femme Nue" by Steinlen
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Hinsdale, IL
major artist of the French Art Nouveau era, Theophile Alexandre Steinlen came to Paris from his native
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Evening Creation
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Etching
Edition Numbered 53/175 in pencil
Image size: 7 x 4 inches
Signature: Hand signed in pencil
Category
1970s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
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You are likely to find exactly the art nouveau etching you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for an art nouveau etching may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an art nouveau etching to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, beige, brown, white and more. An art nouveau etching from Charles Paul Renouard, Paul César Helleu, Louis Icart, Louis Legrand and Ellsworth Woodward — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in etching, engraving and drypoint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Etching?
The price for an art nouveau etching in our collection starts at $246 and tops out at $35,000 with the average selling for $1,000.
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- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
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