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Swimming Medal Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace Olympic Circa 1910 Rare Swimmer

About the Item

THIS IS A GORGEOUS AND VERY RARE ART NOUVEAU - ART DECO PENDANT DEPICTING A SWIMMER SWIMMING IN THE WATER. THE MODELING OF THE SWIMMER IN THE WATER IS EXTRAORDINARY AND EXHIBITS STUNNING ART NOUVEAU DESIGN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SWIMMING MEDAL. IT IS MOST LIKELY GILT BRONZE. THE PENDANT DATES TO CIRCA 1910. THE DESIGN EPITOMIZES THE FLOWING NATURE INSPIRED LINES OF THE ART NOUVEAU PERIOD. THE THREE DIMENSIONAL ELEMENTS OF THE FACE OF THE SWIMMER COMING OUT OF THE WATER ARE WONDROUS. The pendant is 1 7/8 inches long (49mm) including the bales. It is 1 inch (25mm) wide. The listing is only for the pendant. The chain is only shown for display.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.9 in (48.26 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1476223471322

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