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Art Nouveau Lady Candelabras Antique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic pair of Art Nouveau Lady's holding up two lights. Look great together lit up. These are
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vienna Art Nouveau Lady Figure Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Danville, CA
Art Nouveau lady figure bronze letter opener
Here is a Art Nouveau bronze letter opener. Front
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Late 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
14 Karat Gold Art Nouveau Lady Face Shell Diamond and Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Gold art nouveau lady face shell diamond ring
Diamond weight: 0.5
Size: 7.25
Face length
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Early 20th Century More Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lady Pendant
18ct Gold
Circa 1920’s
Lovely, Art Nouveau lady portrait pendant.
She is
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Lady with a Peacock Fan, Brass Vanity/Pin Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Art Nouveau Lady with a Peacock Fan, Brass Vanity/Pin Tray, circa 1890-1900, the tray is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Lady Sculpture Original Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau standing lady chained to the globe with a sword. Gold medal winner. Signed on the base
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Lady Lamp, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Art Nouveau lamp in bronze circa 1890,s. Was an original oil lamp that was converted long ago to
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Lady Vase, Antique, Artist Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful young girl on top of the vase with her arms outstretched above an Orchid on the side. All hand finished and hi-polished in Nickel or Chrome. Signature is hard to read (Bo...
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Tin
Copper Tone Art Nouveau Lady and Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Detailed copper tone Art Nouveau brooch featuring flowers and a lady with swirling hair. Measuring
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage Sterling Art Nouveau Lady Pendant Filigree Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful Art Nouveau style pendant is sterling silver and double sided.
Measurements: 1 1/16
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Vienna Bronze Art Nouveau Lady Bust Signet Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 20th century Austrian signet, Engraved with AK initials. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your collection of Austrian bronze miniatures. Found at an estate sal...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Lady's Dressing or Vanity w. Cabinets & Large Tilting Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
quality AND condition piece of Art Nouveau furniture is a work of art at the same time. This fine specimen
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vanities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 70.5 in W 52.3 in D 14.3 in
Art Nouveau Woman Sculpture or Bust
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful alabaster sculpture of an Art Nouveau lady resting on a marble plinth. Signed R. Schoggi.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Art Nouveau Bust by Alfred Jean Foretay Circa 1900
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Art Nouveau bust , circa 1900
Alfred Jean Foretay, 1861-1944,
A renowned artist of the late
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Figural Table Lamp in Terracotta, Signed with Red Shade
By Henri Bargas 2
Located in Salzburg, AT
and socle.
Sujet: Patinated terracotta Art Nouveau lady, handsigned H. Bargas.
The rectangular
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Foil
H 26.78 in W 26.38 in D 7.49 in
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau lady portrait stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Flower Vase, glass metal mounting, Wilhelm Kralik Sohn Bohemia, 1900 Art Nouveau
By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Located in Wien, AT
body with metal wire. Shown is a charming Art Nouveau lady with framing elements.
Measurements approx
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Metal
H 13.39 in Dm 3.94 in
Romantic Painting French school Medieval Knight Lady Art nouveau 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
by the Pre-Raphaelites and Art Nouveau on religious and medieval themes and very close to nature with
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady of the Lake Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Mirror Circa 1930
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lady of the Lake Antique Art Nouveau bronze mirror, circa 1930.
Solid cast bronze mirror with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Lady by the Pond, 1920's Art Nouveau Nude Figurative Landscape
By John Jay Baumgartner
Located in Soquel, CA
in San Francisco in 1894 and for over 50 years was an active member of the local art scene.
Painting
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1920s Art Nouveau Landscape Paintings
Materials
Laid Paper, Gouache
H 19 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Art Nouveau Portrait of Redhaired Lady Watercolor by French Master Brisgard
Located in Stockholm, SE
-Raphaelites with strong flavor of Art Nouveau though.
Size app.: 71 x 52.5 cm (roughly 28 x 20.7 in), frame
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Watercolor
La Parisienne: Art Nouveau Belle Epoque young lady with a gleam in here eye
Located in Norwich, GB
with a gleam in her eyes. The work dates from from the Belle Epoque, the art nouveau period, ie ca
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Wood Panel
H 14.57 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Art Nouveau French Enamel Lady Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted art nouveau ring made out of enamel and one round diamond weighing
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
Enamel
Parisienne /// Art Nouveau French Lithograph Impressionist Figurative Lady Woman
By Maurice Eliot
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Maurice Eliot (French, 1862-1945)
Title: "Parisienne"
Portfolio: Revue de l'Art Ancien
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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX century Portrait Lady With Oval Frame
Located in Gavere, BE
"Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX Portrait Lady With Oval Frame"
Oil on canvas Portrait of a lady
Category
1880s Jugendstil Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 3.15 in
Nude in Martini /// Art Nouveau Contemporary Screenprint Alcohol Woman Lady Art
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
favorite art influences. He began his first attempts at painting at age 15, and later began to experiment
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Prints
Materials
Screen
French Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Antique Lady Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a stylized twisted wire cable chain suspending a peacock feather motif plique-a-jour station. Transparent matte green and peachy orange in color with light saturation. ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Nouveau Diamond and Ruby Lady's Profil
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Diamond and Ruby Lady's Profil.
Antique masterpiece set buy Old mine cut and rose cut
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Art Nouveau Bronze Lady, Marble Base 'The book Lady'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine detailed bronze casting of an elegant lady in full dress reading a book. Hence the title is
Category
1990s North American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Watercolor Painting Naked Lady Red Boa Skating Pulled By A Poodle
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Oscar Wilson.
English ( b.1867 - d.1930 ).
The Lady Of The Lake.
Watercolor & Ink On Paper
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
H 23.04 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
French Art Nouveau Alabaster Young Lady, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau sculpture, France, ca.1900. Young Lady Bust. Alabaster & marble. In direct
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Art Nouveau 925 Sterling "Lady and Stars" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully elegant Art Nouveau 925 sterling "Lady & Stars" brooch is
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Antique Art Nouveau Brooch Art Glass Signed Gabriel Stalin Fairy Dragonfly Lady
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare satin art glass medallion executed in relief depicts a fairy or a nympf designed as a
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Antique Early 1900s French Vanity Items
Bronze Flying Lady Statue Art Nouveau Spirit of Ecstacy
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous art nouveau style bronze rendition of the Flying Lady
Also referred to as the Spirit of
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Statues
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Antique Lady Bronze 19th Century Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original nouveau bronze signed and listed with Hors-Concours on the base. The artist had won
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Silver Plated Nude Lady Letter Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1930's Art Nouveau Silver Plated Letter Opener In the Shape of a Nude Lady
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage art portrait - Paris, belle epoque, two elegant ladies - pastel signed
By Paul Hoeniger
Located in PARIS, FR
(drawing, 1901)
Art Nouveau lady (1903)
Bridge over Baumwall, Hamburg (1905)
Meadow with trees Vegetable
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Pencil
Mid Century Modern/Art Nouveau , Bronze , pair , Lady Figurines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dressed Lady's all finished in multi-patinas and mounted on absolute Black marble bases at 7" dia . They
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1990s American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bust of a Young Lady Sculpture 1900 Latour
Located in Berlin, DE
-Art Nouveau bust
- Alabasta with marble pedestal
- Signed latour
- Good condition
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Alabaster
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Nouveau Lady" by Georges Van Der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in London, GB
A delightful Art Nouveau Bronze figure of a young beauty scantily dressed with only a shawl draped
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
Original Antique Poster Lady Driver Classic Car Art Nouveau Automobile Artwork
Located in London, GB
Original antique advertising poster featuring an Art Nouveau style depiction of a lady with blue
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Posters
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Lady Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
.
Beautiful art nouveau piece in great vintage condition. Local rewiring recommended.
France, circa 1930s
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Bronze "Elegant Lady" by Georges Van der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
woman’s body and of the fabric are characteristic of the Art Nouveau period. Bronze, gilt.
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large sculpture Statue Woman Girl Lady Bust 1900 Art Nouveau
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Superb and rare polychrome plaster sculpture representing the bust of a young woman wearing a bow dress and a hat.
The bust is signed on the side but the signature is difficult to re...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Plaster
French Art Nouveau Pewter Candlestick with a Lady Sculpture, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau style pewter candlestick with a sculpture of a lady, from circa 1920.
An elegant
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art
Category
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Silver Pewter Letter Opener with the Image of a Lady
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and solid silver pewter art nouveau letter opener featuring a lady - a wonderful decorative
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20th Century Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau Silver Spirit Bronze Statue Flying Lady
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Charles Sykes and is considered an art nouveau classic (this is a later recasting)
Offered in great
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Vintage 1920s Statues
Materials
Bronze
Lady with a Rose
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: Lady with a Rose
Year: 1980
Medium
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
Lady in Solid Italian Art Nouveau Marble with Column and Fountain 1910
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lady in solid Italian Art Nouveau marble with column and fountain 1910
It has some cracks as shown
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 30.71 in W 10.63 in D 15.75 in
Art Nouveau casket with a portrait of a lady
Located in Hamburg, DE
box features a lithograph portrait of a Jugendstil lady, capturing the essence of the Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
19th Century, Art Nouveau Carved Marble Bust of A Lady - Signed Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely French, 19th century.
An antique Art Nouveau era carved marble bust of a young lady. The
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin. This
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Lady With Muff, by Konrad Hentschel, ca 1906
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
: made around 1906
Style: Art Nouveau
Material: multicolored porcelain, glossy finish
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Art Nouveau bronze lamp with lady by Ferville Suan & Degué, france 1900.
By Degué, Charles Georges Ferville-Suan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bronze lamp with lady by Ferville Suan, patinated bronze with glass shade signed Degué
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 18.9 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Lady at her Vanity
By Henry Mayo Bateman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Henry Mayo Bateman
English, 1887–1970
Lady at her Vanity
Watercolor on paper
9 ½ by 10 ½ in. W
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Repousse Work w/ Lady Medallion Open Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
pendant was made during the Art Nouveau period and is monogrammed with 3 initials on its back case cover
Category
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ORIGiNAL ART NOUVEAU GEORGE VAN DER STRAETEN BRONZE LADY BUST MARBLE BASE
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Nouveau bronze by great Belgian designer
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Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Bronze
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Find many varieties of an authentic art nouveau lady available at 1stDibs. Each art nouveau lady for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art nouveau lady — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An art nouveau lady, designed in the Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bing & Grøndahl, Friedrich Goldscheider and Georges Van der Straeten each produced at least one beautiful art nouveau lady that is worth considering.
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Questions About Art Nouveau Lady
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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