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Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt
Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt

Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt

Located in Munich, Bavaria

time of the creation of this hair ornament belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Bohemian Garnets

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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Table Clock Mantle 1913 Tree of Life Design
Antique Silver Art Nouveau Table Clock Mantle 1913 Tree of Life Design

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Table Clock Mantle 1913 Tree of Life Design

$8,950Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Table Clock Mantle 1913 Tree of Life Design

By William Hair Haseler

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Sterling Silver Table Clock decorated with an impressive Art Nouveau design

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Celluloid and Diamonte Hair Comb
Art Nouveau Celluloid and Diamonte Hair Comb

Art Nouveau Celluloid and Diamonte Hair Comb

Located in New York, NY

Large faux horn celluloid hair comb from the early part of the 20th Century. Patinaed with green

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Accessories

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Flowing Hair
Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Flowing Hair

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Flowing Hair

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Brooch in the form of a Maiden Woman with

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph
Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul César Helleu Shy Red Hair Woman, 1913 Lithograph and watercolor stencil Printed signature On

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1890s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Art Nouveau extremely rare Carved Portrait of a Lady Flowing Hair Ring
Art Nouveau extremely rare Carved Portrait of a Lady Flowing Hair Ring

Art Nouveau extremely rare Carved Portrait of a Lady Flowing Hair Ring

Located in North Hollywood, CA

master in the Art Nouveau period. It is not signed and RB in script is all that is marked but this piece

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900
Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900

Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900

Located in Aspen, CO

Art Nouveau gold barrette with 8 fine, well matched, round natural oriental pearls with fine luster

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau - Art & Craft Sterling Silver Enamel Photograph Frame, Cymric 1903
Art Nouveau - Art & Craft Sterling Silver Enamel Photograph Frame, Cymric 1903

Art Nouveau - Art & Craft Sterling Silver Enamel Photograph Frame, Cymric 1903

By William Hair Haseler, Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Nouveau - Art & craft sterling silver enamel photograph frame - William Hutton & Sons 1903

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Bronze Vase
French Art Nouveau Bronze Vase

French Art Nouveau Bronze Vase

$1,315Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 10.63 in D 11.03 in

French Art Nouveau Bronze Vase

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful French bronze vase from the Art Nouveau period, made during the early 1900s, fine French

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler
Antique Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler

Antique Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in

Antique Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler

By William Hair Haseler

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique silver card case in form of Aide Memoire Purse, Birmingham 1908, William Hair Haseler. Art

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910
Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

By Martin Wiegand, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine: Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908
Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908

Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908

By Meissen Porcelain, Martin Wiegand

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine: Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Art Nouveau Group, Spring, With Cupid by Emmerich Oehler, ca 1913
Large Meissen Art Nouveau Group, Spring, With Cupid by Emmerich Oehler, ca 1913

Large Meissen Art Nouveau Group, Spring, With Cupid by Emmerich Oehler, ca 1913

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare model from a series of the four seasons: Standing nude Art Nouveau beauty with her hair

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Spectacular huge vase women embracing, ceramics run glaze Jugendstil Art Nouveau
Spectacular huge vase women embracing, ceramics run glaze Jugendstil Art Nouveau

Spectacular huge vase women embracing, ceramics run glaze Jugendstil Art Nouveau

By Thulin

Located in Wien, AT

embracing each other. The women are styled in typical Art Nouveau fashion - their light hair tied in soft

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gorham Large Art Nouveau Maiden Brooch
Gorham Large Art Nouveau Maiden Brooch

Gorham Large Art Nouveau Maiden Brooch

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

comparison and large pieces with stones are exceedingly rare. Large signed brooch of a lovely Art Nouveau

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20th Century American Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Woman Adorned with a Flowery Hair
Woman Adorned with a Flowery Hair

Woman Adorned with a Flowery Hair

$3,054

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Woman Adorned with a Flowery Hair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze statuette of a Woman adorned with a Flowery Hair: Bronze by Maurice-Giraud Rivière (1881

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large French Art Nouveau Polychrome Plaster Statue of a Floral Maiden, c.1900
Large French Art Nouveau Polychrome Plaster Statue of a Floral Maiden, c.1900

Large French Art Nouveau Polychrome Plaster Statue of a Floral Maiden, c.1900

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This stunning Art Nouveau sculpture is a large-scale painted plaster figure of a partially draped

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Antique Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Rutilated Quartz Pendant Venus Hair Golden Inclusions Cabochon Unisex Necklace
Rutilated Quartz Pendant Venus Hair Golden Inclusions Cabochon Unisex Necklace

Rutilated Quartz Pendant Venus Hair Golden Inclusions Cabochon Unisex Necklace

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver pendant with natural Rutilated Quartz Venus' Hair quartz origin - Brazil stone measurements

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2010s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Goldscheider Vienna Art Nouveau Figure, Bacchante With Tiger, by Rosé 1922
Large Goldscheider Vienna Art Nouveau Figure, Bacchante With Tiger, by Rosé 1922

Large Goldscheider Vienna Art Nouveau Figure, Bacchante With Tiger, by Rosé 1922

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Rosé (Stanislaus Czapek)

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Art Nouveau design, executed in the early 1920s: Youthful beauty with Art Nouveau

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Young Lady with Red Hair Half Nude
19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Young Lady with Red Hair Half Nude

19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Young Lady with Red Hair Half Nude

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

19th century oil on canvas painting young lady with red hair half nude sitting on a red chair A

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Bust Statue Sculpture of Woman with Pinned Hair
Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Bust Statue Sculpture of Woman with Pinned Hair

Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Bust Statue Sculpture of Woman with Pinned Hair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Bust Statue Sculpture of Woman with Pinned Hair. Item features a

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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Large Pair of Secessionist Brass Brackets Depicting Art Nouveau Style Maidens
A Large Pair of Secessionist Brass Brackets Depicting Art Nouveau Style Maidens

A Large Pair of Secessionist Brass Brackets Depicting Art Nouveau Style Maidens

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of secessionist brass brackets depicting Art Nouveau maidens with interlaced hair.     

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Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler
Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler

Silver Card Case Aide Memoire Purse Birmingham 1908 William Haseler

By Haseler Brothers

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Silver Card Case in form of Aide Memoire Purse, Birmingham 1908, William Hair Haseler. Art

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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Extra Large Silver Jardiniere With 3 Glass Inserts, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1906
Extra Large Silver Jardiniere With 3 Glass Inserts, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1906

Extra Large Silver Jardiniere With 3 Glass Inserts, Wilkens & Sons, Germany 1906

By M.H. Wilkens & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

sculpted Art Nouveau beauties with long hair in floor-length, elegantly pleated dresses, standing with

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS
LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS

LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS

$2,819 / set

H 20.08 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in

LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS

Located in Firenze, FI

and sports a distinctive Art Nouveau hairstyle, with her hair tied back. These are two highly prized

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Crayon

The Hair - Original lithograph - 1897
The Hair - Original lithograph - 1897

Jules Leon FlandrinThe Hair - Original lithograph - 1897, 1897

$293Sale Price|28% Off

H 15.75 in W 12.21 in

The Hair - Original lithograph - 1897

By Jules Leon Flandrin

Located in Paris, IDF

Jules FLANDRIN The Hair Original lithograph 1897/98 On vellum 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Gilded Metal, Hair Pin Egyptian Sphinx, Art Nouveau, circa 1880
Gilded Metal, Hair Pin Egyptian Sphinx, Art Nouveau, circa 1880

Gilded Metal, Hair Pin Egyptian Sphinx, Art Nouveau, circa 1880

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Art Nouveau, style gemstone studded Hat Pin. Egyptian Sphinx The gemstones are greens and pink

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Brass

Bronze: Lady Drying Her Hair
Bronze: Lady Drying Her Hair

Bronze: Lady Drying Her Hair

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 12.25 in D 11 in

Bronze: Lady Drying Her Hair

By E. Pegnot

Located in Bronx, NY

The artist, E. Pegnot has created an exceptional bronze sculpture of a partially robed woman after her bath. She stands stoically air drying her wet her. The sculptor has demonstrate...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Christie Nicolaides Gold Ana Hair Clip Set in Pink Quartz
Christie Nicolaides Gold Ana Hair Clip Set in Pink Quartz

Christie Nicolaides Gold Ana Hair Clip Set in Pink Quartz

By Christie Nicolaides

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

The Ana Hair Clip Set is handcrafted in Europe. Created with 24k gold-plated brass, the Ana Hair

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2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

"Royal Vienna" Cabinet Plate of Bardot Signed Wagner, Lady with Long Red Hair
"Royal Vienna" Cabinet Plate of Bardot Signed Wagner, Lady with Long Red Hair

"Royal Vienna" Cabinet Plate of Bardot Signed Wagner, Lady with Long Red Hair

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Boston, MA

lady with long red hair. She has an Art Nouveau costume of a green flowing robe and a long sheer white

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Alice Cicolini Green Amethyst Yellow Topaz Flower Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin
Alice Cicolini Green Amethyst Yellow Topaz Flower Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin

Alice Cicolini Green Amethyst Yellow Topaz Flower Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin

By Alice Cicolini

Located in London, GB

, sophisticated way that is both delicate and strong. These handcarved flowers can be worn as hair jewels

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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold

A Roman Tragedy
A Roman Tragedy

Charles Allen WinterA Roman Tragedy, 1896

Unavailable

H 66 in W 83 in D 1 in

A Roman Tragedy

By Charles Allen Winter

Located in Minneapolis, MN

warrior being attended to by a fiery haired Art Nouveau maiden. Work is signed by the artist "Chas. Winter

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1890s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Marble Angel Statue, 19th Century, France
White Marble Angel Statue, 19th Century, France

White Marble Angel Statue, 19th Century, France

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in

White Marble Angel Statue, 19th Century, France

Located in Gonten, CH

detailed. The influence from the artist is Art Nouveau because of the hair from the angel. If you have a

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Art Nouveau Gold Hair Wiese Barette
Art Nouveau Gold Hair Wiese Barette

Art Nouveau Gold Hair Wiese Barette

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, England

A stylish Art Nouveau hair barrette in yellow gold, signed Wiese Paris, designed with a scalloped

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Large Gold Gemstone and Tortoise Mounted Hair Comb by Carter Gough
Art Nouveau Large Gold Gemstone and Tortoise Mounted Hair Comb by Carter Gough

Art Nouveau Large Gold Gemstone and Tortoise Mounted Hair Comb by Carter Gough

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 signed Carter Gough & Co. of Newark New Jersey, Exceptional Art Nouveau Hair Comb

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Lucien Gaillard French Art Nouveau Horn and Opal Hair Comb
Lucien Gaillard French Art Nouveau Horn and Opal Hair Comb

Lucien Gaillard French Art Nouveau Horn and Opal Hair Comb

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau horn and metal hair comb with opals by Lucien Gaillard. The blond hair comb

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Opal

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Enamel Caddy Spoon
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Enamel Caddy Spoon

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Enamel Caddy Spoon

By William Hair Haseler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique

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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Liberty Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Silver Enamel Buckle Haseler, Birmingham, 1910
Liberty Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Silver Enamel Buckle Haseler, Birmingham, 1910

Liberty Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Silver Enamel Buckle Haseler, Birmingham, 1910

By William Hair Haseler

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Liberty and Co Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts silver enamel buckle, Birmingham 1910 by Haseler for

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Liberty Gold Turquoise Pendant, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Liberty Gold Turquoise Pendant, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Liberty Gold Turquoise Pendant, circa 1900

By William Hair Haseler, Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare liberty gold turquoise Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau pendant, William Haseler, circa 1900. Fully

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Half-length Nude Woman Arranging Her Hair
Half-length Nude Woman Arranging Her Hair

Half-length Nude Woman Arranging Her Hair

By Armand Rassenfosse

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Armand Rassenfosse (Liège, 1862 – 1934) Half-length Nude Woman Arranging Her Hair, 1906 Graphite

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Irian by Wallace Sterling Silver Hair Brush Art Nouveau Figural
Irian by Wallace Sterling Silver Hair Brush Art Nouveau Figural

Irian by Wallace Sterling Silver Hair Brush Art Nouveau Figural

Located in Big Bend, WI

Irian by Wallace sterling silver hair brush. Figural Art Nouveau woman and winged cupids. Extra

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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Bronze Three Graces
Art Nouveau Bronze Three Graces

Art Nouveau Bronze Three Graces

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H 10 in W 17 in D 7.5 in

Art Nouveau Bronze Three Graces

By Jean Legrange

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very unusual and wonderful piece of sculpture is the reason that people love the art nouveau

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Butterfly Fairy Maiden Brooch Rare Art Nouveau Unger Brothers Sterling Silver
Butterfly Fairy Maiden Brooch Rare Art Nouveau Unger Brothers Sterling Silver

Butterfly Fairy Maiden Brooch Rare Art Nouveau Unger Brothers Sterling Silver

By Unger Brothers

Located in New York, NY

This is a museum quality Art Nouveau Brooch in Sterling Silver depicting a butterfly fairy maiden

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wall Decoration's Early Fiberglass
Pair Of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wall Decoration's Early Fiberglass

Pair Of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wall Decoration's Early Fiberglass

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unusual, in the mirror semi-sculptural relief portraits of two art nouveau girls with flowing hair

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Circa 1910 Pearl Gold Large Hair Barrette
Circa 1910 Pearl Gold Large Hair Barrette

Circa 1910 Pearl Gold Large Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold and Natural Pearl Large Hair Barrette Hand Engraved Design Work

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Large Art Nouveau Bronze Figure, Nude On Marble Pedestal, Vienna Ca 1900
Large Art Nouveau Bronze Figure, Nude On Marble Pedestal, Vienna Ca 1900

Large Art Nouveau Bronze Figure, Nude On Marble Pedestal, Vienna Ca 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Naked Art Nouveau beauty, her hair artfully tied in a knot and falling on her neck, set with a

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rene Lalique Barrette Oiseaux Hair Clip or Brooch
Rene Lalique Barrette Oiseaux Hair Clip or Brooch

Rene Lalique Barrette Oiseaux Hair Clip or Brooch

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Barrette Oiseaux hair clip or brooch. Clear glass, with green backing to give the

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Mme Allen, Hair Regenerator Advertisement, Biscuit, Late 19th Century
Mme Allen, Hair Regenerator Advertisement, Biscuit, Late 19th Century

Mme Allen, Hair Regenerator Advertisement, Biscuit, Late 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large advertising biscuit for the products "Mrs. Allen's Universal Hair Regenerator": a woman with

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Gustave Gurschner Vide Poche Bronze Figural Dish
Gustave Gurschner Vide Poche Bronze Figural Dish

Gustave Gurschner Vide Poche Bronze Figural Dish

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Bronze Art Nouveau girl with flowing hair in the form of a dish. Signed along edge. Condition

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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph
Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul César Helleu Shy Red Hair Woman, 1913 Litograph and watercolor stencil Printed signature On

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1890s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell of a Maiden with Long Hair
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell of a Maiden with Long Hair

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell of a Maiden with Long Hair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Art Nouveau bronze inkwell of a maiden with long hair. France, circa 1890. A unsigned

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Flowing Hair
Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Flowing Hair

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Flowing Hair

Located in New York, NY

serene face and absolutely gorgeous flowing hair in a magnificent creation epitomizing the Art Nouveau

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph
Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul César Helleu Shy Red Hair Woman, 1913 Litograph and watercolor stencil Printed signature On

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1890s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph
Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul César Helleu Shy Red Hair Woman, 1913 Lithograph and watercolor stencil Printed signature On

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1890s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph
Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul César Helleu Shy Red Hair Woman, 1913 Lithograph and watercolor stencil Printed signature On

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1890s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Geisha Hair Ornament
Vintage Geisha Hair Ornament

Vintage Geisha Hair Ornament

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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Geisha Hair Ornament

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a vintage geisha hair ornament. This fan shaped hair comb is open on one side with a

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Enamel

Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb
Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb

Vienna Köchert Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Tortoise Shell Gold Silver Hair Comb

By Kochert

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This exquisite carved tortoise shell hair comb is decorated with undulated, chiselled gold wire

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Antique 1890s Austrian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Sculptural Men’s Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Sculptural Men’s Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Sculptural Men’s Ring

By Nikolai Nemirov-Kolodkin

Located in Chicago, IL

Alexandra). The heavy 14K gold ring depicts two nude females with flowing hair in Art Nouveau taste

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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau More Rings

Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Art Nouveau Decanter by Wmf
Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Art Nouveau Decanter by Wmf

Early 20th Century Iridescent Glass Art Nouveau Decanter by Wmf

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

glass insert, decorated with roundel busts of Art Nouveau ladies with flowing hair and tendril design to

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Garniture

Materials

Glass

Bronze Figure of an Art Nouveau Maiden Artist Signed "Seifert" German circa 1900
Bronze Figure of an Art Nouveau Maiden Artist Signed "Seifert" German circa 1900

Bronze Figure of an Art Nouveau Maiden Artist Signed "Seifert" German circa 1900

By Victor Heinrich Seifert

Located in Petaluma, CA

sculpted Art Nouveau gals have those decorative hair pieces over the ear that are so definitive Art Nouveau

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Lady Washing Her Hair
19th Century French Bronze Lady Washing Her Hair

19th Century French Bronze Lady Washing Her Hair

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H 34.75 in W 15.75 in D 12.38 in

19th Century French Bronze Lady Washing Her Hair

By E. Peynot

Located in Bronx, NY

attempting to air dry her long hair. She is featured with strong yet subtle facial features. Her robe is

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe

Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady with flowing hair repousse match safe. The other side has

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Antique Late 19th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

"Mucha Mermaid" Bijou Médaille Fob or Charm with Diamond Accent in Yellow Gold
"Mucha Mermaid" Bijou Médaille Fob or Charm with Diamond Accent in Yellow Gold

"Mucha Mermaid" Bijou Médaille Fob or Charm with Diamond Accent in Yellow Gold

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This lovely little lady -- classic Art Nouveau down to her flowing hair and faraway stare

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace
"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace

"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This lovely little lady -- archetypal Art Nouveau down to her flowing hair and faraway stare -- is

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2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Barrette
Art Nouveau Gold Barrette

Art Nouveau Gold Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Graceful art nouveau hair barrette. 14K yellow gold, set with seed pearls. 2 1/3" long. A

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Antique 1890s American Vanity Items

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Art-Nouveau Horn & Pearl Hair Comb Monnaie du Pape Lucien Gaillard Peigne Corne
Art-Nouveau Horn & Pearl Hair Comb Monnaie du Pape Lucien Gaillard Peigne Corne

Art-Nouveau Horn & Pearl Hair Comb Monnaie du Pape Lucien Gaillard Peigne Corne

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Exceptional unique art-nouveau hair comb made in horn with a pearl - design of six Monnaie du Pape

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Gold Nymph Flowing Hair Locket
Art Nouveau Gold Nymph Flowing Hair Locket

Art Nouveau Gold Nymph Flowing Hair Locket

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A beautiful 14K yellow gold locket . The locket depicts a typical Art Nouveau style woman with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold

Georg Jensen 1911-14 Extremely Rare Hair Comb 45

Georg Jensen 1911-14 Extremely Rare Hair Comb 45

Located in Frederiksberg c, n/a

An early (1911-1914) silver hair comb, design #45 by Georg Jensen. This is an amazing piece. Large

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, Sterling Silver

Large Bohemian Iridescent Green Art Glass Vase with Art Nouveau Metal Mounts
Large Bohemian Iridescent Green Art Glass Vase with Art Nouveau Metal Mounts

Large Bohemian Iridescent Green Art Glass Vase with Art Nouveau Metal Mounts

By Kralik Glassworks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A tall Bohemian iridescent green art glass vase with an Art Nouveau metal mount dating circa 1900

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Metal

c. 1930 Moon & Shooting Stars Rhinestone Hair Clip
c. 1930 Moon & Shooting Stars Rhinestone Hair Clip

c. 1930 Moon & Shooting Stars Rhinestone Hair Clip

Located in Bozeman, MT

October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Accessories

Tiny Gold Celestial Charm Necklace - Art Nouveau 'Lady in the Moon' with Diamond
Tiny Gold Celestial Charm Necklace - Art Nouveau 'Lady in the Moon' with Diamond

Tiny Gold Celestial Charm Necklace - Art Nouveau 'Lady in the Moon' with Diamond

Located in Danvers, MA

classically designed Art Nouveau woman's face with flowing hair adorns the waxing crescent moon. Directly

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

French Sapphire Hair Clip
French Sapphire Hair Clip

French Sapphire Hair Clip

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H 0.67 in W 3.47 in

French Sapphire Hair Clip

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Art Nouveau winged hair clip with cabochon sapphire at center. Rose cut diamond atop it all

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Christie Nicolaides Gold Ana Hair Clip Set in Pearl
Christie Nicolaides Gold Ana Hair Clip Set in Pearl

Christie Nicolaides Gold Ana Hair Clip Set in Pearl

By Christie Nicolaides

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

The Ana Hair Clip Set is handcrafted in Europe. Created with 24k gold-plated brass, the Ana Hair

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2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Early 20th Century Rocking Horse with Real Hair and Skin
Early 20th Century Rocking Horse with Real Hair and Skin

Early 20th Century Rocking Horse with Real Hair and Skin

Located in Retie, BE

Antique toy horse from the early 20th century. Horse has glass eyes, wooden legs, metal bit, real horsehair, real skin, leather halter, stirrups and saddle and is stuffed with straw...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Glass, Leather

Alice Cicolini Rose Quartz Lavender Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin
Alice Cicolini Rose Quartz Lavender Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin

Alice Cicolini Rose Quartz Lavender Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin

By Alice Cicolini

Located in London, GB

, sophisticated way that is both delicate and strong. These handcarved flowers can be worn as hair jewels

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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold
Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold

Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

bakelite (imitating blonde tortoise shell). Wedding hair comb, Art Nouveau period - Edwardian period

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Jeweled Celluloid Hair Comb
Art Nouveau Jeweled Celluloid Hair Comb

Art Nouveau Jeweled Celluloid Hair Comb

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H 6.5 in W 3 in D 1.38 in

Art Nouveau Jeweled Celluloid Hair Comb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A superb ornamental celluloid hair comb in the Art Nouveau style decorated with a black overlay and

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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau More Furniture and Collectibles

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Located in Sharon, CT

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Art Nouveau Hair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art nouveau hair you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 356 vintage editions and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an art nouveau hair 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, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art nouveau hair over the years, but those made by Maison Gripoix, Carter Gough & Co. and Krementz & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art nouveau hair can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 103 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and rose cut alternatives. Most of our art nouveau hair for sale are for women, but there are 118 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Hair?

On average, an art nouveau hair at 1stDibs sells for $2,250, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $285,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Art Nouveau Hair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art 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

    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Alphonse 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, 2024
    To 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.