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Art Nouveau Fly Insect Bug Leaf Plique-a-jour Enamel Brooch Pin Silver 1900
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THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE INSECT FLY BUG MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN SILVER. THE MAGNIFICENT JEWEL FEATURES A WONDROUS FLY WITH BLUE WINGS ATOP A PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL LEAF WITH FABULOUS SHADES OF GREEN ENAMEL WITH EXTRAORDINARY DESIGNS WITHIN THE LEAVES TO CREATE THE VEINS OF THE LEAF. THE PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL GIVES THE BROOCH THE DIAPHANOUS EFFECT OF A STAINED GLASS WINDOW. THE BROOCH IS SO FULL OF THE DELIGHTS OF NATURE AND INSECT INSPIRED JEWELS ARE ALL THE RAGE TODAY.
PLIQUE-A-JOUR is a French term that translates to “letting in the daylight” and defines a type of transparent enamel that has no backing. Creating Plique jewels requires a master artisan with extraordinary skills. Plique jewels are highly sought after and beloved by collectors.
Similar to a stained glass window, the design has a metal outline filled with various colored transparent, glass-like enamels. First discovered in the 15th century by Benvenuto Cellini, plique-à-jour was rediscovered in France circa 1900 and soared to new heights during the Art Nouveau period. Rene Lalique created his unrivaled plique-à-jour jewels by hand.
Plique-à-jour provides a natural translucency, similar to that found in nature, which makes it ideal for rendering leaves, flowers, insect wings and other gossamer illusions. This technique is especially suitable for pendants and earrings, highlighting and featuring the play-of-color provided by light passing through the enamel. Undoubtedly, plique-à-jour was a critical innovation in developing the Art Nouveau aesthetic in jewelry.
The brooch is 1 1/2 inches (37mm) wide and 1 1/4 inches (30mm) tall.
The brooch is hallmarked 800 for 800 silver.
The brooch weighs 4 grams.
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- Weight:4 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1476219494022
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