Fine Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Flower Pendant

About the Item

A fine Art Nouveau enamel and pearl flower pendant, the shaded blue, white and yellow enamelled flower head with brilliant-cut diamond centre, to each side a fan of leaves enamelled in shades from green to cream set with pearls at intervals, below four leaves and green enamelled stem and roots set with pearls, at the top a green enamelled hinged pendant loop, all enamelled on yellow gold, measuring 10cm x 8cm, American, circa 1900, gross weight 32grams. An exquisite Art Nouveau floral brooch. The style of Art Nouveau, meaning ‘new art’ began in the 1890s in Europe. At the 1900 Paris Exposition Universalle, a large exhibit of Art Nouveau jewellery and homewares was shown to the public. The style is characterized by sinuous forms inspired by nature. This brooch features a beautiful enamel flower with a lively diamond at its centre. The flower is flanked by leaves that are set with lustrous pearls. Below the flower are further leaves and a typically Art Nouveau motif set with more creamy pearls. This piece was made in the United States in around 1900 and exemplifies Art Nouveau style at its finest. It comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather case packed in a gift-wrapped Bentley & Skinner black and gold presentation box. Shortly afterwards we will send you on a valuation for insurance purposes for your reference and safekeeping.

Metal:
Yellow Gold,Enamel
Stone:
Diamond,Pearl
Stone Cut:
Brilliant Cut
Style:
Art Nouveau
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 13713M1stDibs: LU57611186522
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