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Art Nouveau 10 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Flower Pearl Brooch Pin

About the Item

This 10 karat yellow gold brooch pin from the Art Nouveau era, features a stylized floral design that is characteristic of the period - spanned roughly from 1890 to 1910. Art Nouveau was a reaction against the academic art, industrialization, and Victorian rigidity of the 19th century. It embraced dynamic, flowing lines and often incorporated forms from nature, such as plants, flowers. The brooch is adorned with pastel-colored enamel, executed in the guilloché technique—a decorative pattern engraved on a metal surface, over which translucent enamel is applied. This allows for a subtle interplay of light and depth, enhancing the piece's visual appeal and giving it a unique, iridescent quality. The use of pastel colors is indeed a hallmark of the era, seeking to evoke the softness and subtlety found in the natural world. This brooch reflects the era's innovative spirit in its departure from traditional jewelry design, opting instead for an emphasis on craftsmanship and artistry. The naturalistic forms, combined with the technical skill of guilloché enamel work, render this piece a wearable expression of the Art Nouveau ethos. Such items were not merely accessories but were considered small-scale wearable art, indicative of the period's broader artistic movements. Condition: In good antique condition with some scratches and patina Weight: 4.1 grams
  • Metal:
    Gold,10k Gold,Yellow Gold,Enamel
  • Stone:
    Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Cabochon
  • Weight:
    4.1 g
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Fairfield, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 106541stDibs: LU3553222693172
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