Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
ART NOUVEAU STYLE
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
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. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
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Style: Art Nouveau
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Silver Dresser Box 79 Pill Jewelry Ring Box 1915-1932
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE EARLY ORIGINAL GEORG JENSEN ART NOUVEAU DRESSER PILL JEWELRY RING BOX IN STERLING SILVER WITH A FLOWER MOTIF ON THE TOP. This is an absolutely stunning rare early antique small silver dresser box...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,295 Sale Price
23% Off
German 800 Purity Silver Repousse Box With Enamelled Medallion
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming box dates to the Turn of The Century and has been crafted from 800 purity silver and decorated with enamels. The piece originates in Germany, is octagonal in shape and has been crafted with ornate repousse detailing. To the centre of the top is a delicately rendered miniature portrait of a lady...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Louis Comfort Tiffany, Art Nouveau Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A double extruded handled vase by famous designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany. This rare vase is a beautiful blue 'Tel el Amarna' color with iridescent highlights of green, purple and pin...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Gilt Chatelaine Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique Art Nouveau style silver chatelaine box. It comes from Austria with gilt inside silver box with iris motif on the lid. I have included a 19.25 inch sterling silver...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Jewellery Casket, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
An exceptionally fine antique sterling silver and enamel jewellery casket.
Beautifully shaped sterling silver box standing on four raised pa...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and Gold Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Nouveau pill box decorated with enameled East Asian motifs. Early twentieth century.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by F.S Gilbert & Co, with monogram.
Monogram appears to be GHH
This beautifully repoussed piece features an Art Nouveau design of scro...
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19th Century Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Evening Bag Silver Mesch Handbag on Silver Chain
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant silver handbag is made out of engraved silver and delicate silver mesch. The bulge of the bag is made out of silver and impressed, cut and engraved with flower, flower ...
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Early 1900s European Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
1950s Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box with Mirror
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This exquisite 1950s vintage compact box, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcases the exceptional artistry of its era. Its exterior is intricately ador...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Jugendstil Inkwell & Tray Attributed to Erhard & Söhne
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted in Germany during the Art Nouveau era, this brass and rosewood inkwell and stand is attributed to makers Erhard & Söhne. The ornate 'Jugendstil' style stand has been crafted ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Soft Pastel Colors and Black Enameled Papyrus Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This rectangular Art Nouveau buckle is a stunning example of the movement's elegant and organic design, blending flowing lines and natural motifs. The buckle features intricate papyr...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Painted Portrait on metal
Total weight: 7.13 grams.
Dimensions: 4.50 x 3.30 centimeters.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Jugendstil Silver Buckle by Max Joseph Gradl, for Theodor Fahrner, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Superb Jugendstil Buckle designed by Max Gradl for Theodor Fahrner
Additional Information:
Material: Silver, enamel, chalcedonies
Origin: Germany, c. 1900
Marks: 'Depose' 'TF' & '900...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Chalcedony, Silver
Zorab Creation, Multi-Gems Kaleidoscope Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
A splendid spectrum of color awaits your hand with the Precious Kaleidoscope ring, a Zorab Creation.
Mesmerizing in its brilliantly light catching tones, yellow diamonds 0.26 carats...
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1940s Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Tsavorite, Zircon, Spinel, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Yel...
Victorian Nouveau Brass Opaline Molded Glass Flower Hat Pin with Crystals, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique silver belt buckle from the Jugendstil period, Germany 1890-1914. The buckle is created in 900 silver and it has a beautiful design with rose gold 'serpent teeth'. The piece has a silver carved striped design with two rose gold colored prongs, which represent the 'serpent teeth'. The bottom of the piece reveals a buckle, making it easy to attach to a favorite ribbon or leather belt. Presumably, the belt buckle used...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Vever Art Nouveau Six Elements 19th Century
By Vever
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Vever six elements including four Matrix in copper and brass and two in glass. French.
Signed Vever. Numbered.
19th Century.
Total weight: approx. 174.00 grams
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Detailed Carving of Lady's Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Detailed Carving of Lady's Bust
Length: 20mm
Thickness: 5mm
Weight: 1.3 gram
Condition: Australian Opa...
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1960s American Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Opal
Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly unusual desk accessory is an ornate 'paper clip' by the noted maker, Dreyfous. The clip is crafted from gilt sterling silver and features a large slab of polished am...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amazonite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
French Tissot 18K Yellow Gold Damascene Steel Belt Buckle
By Tissot
Located in London, GB
A blackened steel and 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Damascene belt buckle designed as a rectangle with inlaid gold designs of angels and geometric lines in...
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19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910
opal origin - Australia...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,229 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Noveau 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
A gold lorgnette is an elegant and vintage accessory, designed as a pair of spectacles without arms.
The lorgnette's compact design and sophisticated appeal made it a popular access...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Nouveau Trembler Spring Hat Pin with Pink Molded Glass Flower, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Brass
Art Nouveau Opal Gold Brooch Australian Precious Opal Unisex Arnould 1910 Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910
brooch measurement...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,229 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique inlaid jewelry box with AM mongram, Scandinavia, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Magnificent antique jewelry box made of walnut wood. The box has custom made newly restored jewelry compartments for rings / earrings and other jewels in black velvet alike black mat...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Italian Silver 3.75” 2.75” 3/16 “ Sodalite 800 Silver Plique a Jour Enamel Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Silver 3.75” by 2.75” by 3/16 “ Deep Sodalite 800 Silver Plique a Jour Enamel Box
152.9 Gram
Sodalite
In good condition, no damage, no evidence of repairs
Marked 800 an...
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1890s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Gorham Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Mirror & Brush Pair
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver vanity pair. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. This pair comprises hand mirror and hairbrush. Mirror has round scalloped frame and the brush ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
German Pforzheim 1910 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Box 935 Sterling With Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box with flowers
Beautiful enameled round box, created in Pforzheim Germany, during the art nouveau period back in the 1910 This beautiful box was careful...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
silver compact with Lapis Lazuli, Hand painted miniature scene
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning hand-painted miniature 800 silver compact. The hand-painting is signed (illegible look at photo) It measures 3 in. x 2 3/8 in. Mirror inside along with powder and puff. Pl...
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1920s Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
German Pforzheim 1917 Guilloche Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling With Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box.
An exceptional early 20th century enameled round box, created in Pforzheim Germany during the art nouveau period, back in the 1915-17. This beautiful...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Brooch Art Nouveau Wheat Ear Silver Brooch Henri-Victor Miault Unisex Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau wheat ear Silver Brooch by Henri-Victor Miault,
Paris, France, circa 1910, signed Miault
brooch measurements - 0.34 x 0.39 x 3.19 in / 9 x 10 ...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,038 Sale Price
50% Off
WMF Silverplate Dachshund Dog Figure Monumental 14 Inch Rare Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE WMF SILVER PLATE DACHSHUND DOG FIGURE IN A MONUMENTAL SIZE OF 14 INCHES LONG AND 7 INCHES TALL AND 3.5 INCHES DEEP, AND DATING TO CIRCA 1900. THE DACHSHUND IS A MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE AND IS EXTREMELY RARE. IT IS MADE BY THE ESTEEMED GERMAN COMPANY WMF. THE EXPRESSION ON THE FACE IS EXTRAORDINARY. THE MODELING IS MAGNIFICENT. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST QUALITY ANTIQUE DOG FIGURES...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning Antique Inkwell Stand – Jugend / Art Nouveau Style from the Early 20th
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stunning Antique Inkwell Stand – Jugend / Art Nouveau Style from the Early 20th Century
This striking and heavy inkwell stand is made of metal – likely brass or a similar quality ma...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
David Andersen 1910 Art Nouveau Enameled Guilloche Snuff Box In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled pill box designed by David Andersen.
Extremely rare early 20th century enamel pill-box, created in Norway during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period at the workshop of David Andersen, circa 1910. This beautiful box was carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid .925/.999 standard silver with gilded interiors finish. Made of rectangular form with curved edges and fitted with a five barrels hinged lid, that can be raised by a simple thumbpiece. Engine turned guilloche decoration topped with applications of translucent silvered-white and light purple enamels and finally embellished with tiny flowers motifs decorations in high relief.
Weight: 59.40 Grams, (38.08 Dwt).
Measurements: 65 mm by 38 mm and a height of 13 mm (2.56 x 1.50 x 0.51 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French and Norwegian marks, the maker's mark associated to David Andersen inside a cartouche, the mark for the assay of the silver S .925 and stamped twice with the French import mark of the swan, for importation. Very interesting exports and imports marks.
Note: The hallmark of a swan facing to the left inside an oval (Osprey-124), was introduced in 1893 for small silver items imported into France. The silver product need to have at least a standard assay of .800/999 or over. The swan mark indicates that the item was produced in a non-treaty country and served as an import identification. The swan mark used until 1970.
David Andersen
David Andersen was born in 1843 in Østre Toten, Innlandet to Anders Svendsen and Anne Margrethe Gulbrandsdatter, and was the father of goldsmith Arthur David-Andersen. He was one of the most important Norwegian goldsmiths. From 1859 he was in apprenticeship with the jeweler Jacob Tostrup in Christiania (now called Oslo). He spent several periods abroad, in Berlin, Stockholm, Paris and London. During his stay in London he also imported Norwegian filigree works to the United Kingdom. He established his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania 1876, which eventually became a leading company in the goldsmith industry in Norway. A significant part of his filigree works was exported to Great Britain. As of 1899 his company employed 92 men...
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1910s Norwegian Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular lorgnette from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) period! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the piece consists of a pair of folding glasses encased in a breathtaking repousse lorgnett...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany, Art Nouveau Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A double extruded handled vase by famous designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany. This rare vase is a rich gold color with irridescent highlights of green, blue and pink. Favrile glass such ...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Glass Conch Shell by Loetz in Pink Ground with Mimosa Decor
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An Austrian glass conch shell by Bohemian glass maker, Loetz in the pink ground with mimosa decor, circa 1890. The shell and snail form vases were among the most popular of Loetz's d...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Wooden Pencil Holder Gold Art Nouveau Female Body Floral Ornament
Located in Berlin, DE
An Art Nouveau period Antique necklace - wooden pencil with gold holder
France, circa 1900s
total weight - 11 grams
necklace measurements - 0.39 x 3.62 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,853 Sale Price
50% Off
Alvin Silver Overlaid Perfume Bottle
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Alvin silver overlay glass perfume bottle. With clear glass and art nouveau style silverwork, featuring two six-petaled flowers with matching floral motif on stopper. Center has spac...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Marble Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of tall Art Nouveau bronze candlesticks with white and orangish-brown marble spheres. Continental, circa 1890-1930. Measuring approximately 21.5" in height and 9" in diamete...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Watercolour Miniature Painting Brooch Romantic Scene Silver Vienna
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This the subjekt of this charming miniature watercoulour is a romantic scene in a park with luscious planes with a lake and a small pavillion in the background. In the right top corn...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Antique Sabino Opalescent Glass Mermaid Candy Dish, C. 1930
Located in Perry, FL
Antique Sabino Opalescent Glass Mermaid Candy Dish C. 1930 10” Diameter.
Sabino opalescent glass Mermaid candy box . 1930 Slightly domed cover...
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1930s Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver Make Up Powder Box Estonia Tallin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Make up Powder Box Estonia Tallin.
Really great Powder Box Silver.
Made in Estonia.
Tallinn, Revall.
875 Silver.
Author's stamp R.S. and stamped th...
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Mid-20th Century Estonian Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond, Gold and Leather Card Wallet, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau gold and diamond card wallet, with the gold front plate stamped, chased and carved with floral, scrolling and lattice motifs, highlighted with an oxidised finish, with...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Mirror Bronze Art Nouveau Style Female Ornament Floral Theme
Located in Berlin, DE
An Art Nouveau Antique Mirror, circa 1900, France
mirror weight - 308 grams
mirror measurements - 3.54 x 8.27 in / 90 х 210 mm
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze
$1,630 Sale Price
50% Off
925 Silver Cigar Piercer – Handcrafted Cobra Head Design in Bronze and Silver
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Striking and symbolic, this artisan-made cigar piercer features a sculptural cobra head, masterfully cast in bronze. The cobra—a symbol of power, transformation, and wisdom—lends thi...
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16th Century Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Bronze
Antique Norwegian Pink Guilloché Enamel Belt Buckle by Marius Hammer, circa 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A stunning example of Norwegian enamel artistry, this belt buckle was crafted by the esteemed silversmith Marius Hammer in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Featuring a s...
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Late 19th Century Norwegian Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1926 Rosenthal Art Nouveau Geisha Porcelain Figure Richard Forster B.160
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology.
Minos put Ariadne in charge of the labyrinth where sacrifices were made as part of reparations (either to Poseidon or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she helped Theseus overcome the Minotaur and save the potential sacrificial victims. In other stories, she became the bride of the god Dionysus, with the question of her being mortal or a goddess varying in those accounts
Beautiful over - glaze hand painted figurine of a nude in natural tones arranging a wreath of flowers on her head, gilded. Modelled by Albert Caasmann...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Birmingham 1909 Vesta Case & Photo Frame 9 Carat Gold
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique combined vesta case & photo frame 9 carat yellow gold, made in England by maker H Matthews 1909 Birmingham, England. Vesta case measures about 45mm x 52mm x 10mm, stamped in ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with cabochon garnet eyes. Stamped with the eagle’s ...
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19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Located in Southbury, CT
This dark green (almost black) nephrite jade pendant is inscribed with a brief poem about spring. The text — 泛好 红时春 万辰 风 象翠沐 新绿 雨 — which would appear to be an ode to the cleansing, ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Five Maiden Woman Evening Handbag Purse Unger Brothers Sterling Bag
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE STERLING SILVER LADIES HANDBAG OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY WITH THE FACES OF FIVE WOMEN MAIDENS WITH EXTRAORDINARY FLOWING HAIR THAT ENCIRCLES AND ENTWINES THE FIVE MAIDENS BY THE ESTEEMED MAKER UNGER BROTHERS. THE MESH SILVER HANDBAG HAS THE REPOUSSE SILVER DESIGN OF THE WOMEN'S FACES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BAG.
This is truly one of the finest Sterling Silver purses we have seen. The purse is hallmarked Sterling with a maker's mark. The beautiful mesh...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Haircombs Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pair of 19th Century Art Nouveau Haircombs in Gold and Tortoiseshell, Portugal, circa 1880. A rare and exquisite pair of antique haircombs, crafted in lustrous tortoiseshell and crow...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Notebook Case Munich Marienplatz München Carnet De Bal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare Art Nouveau notebook case, may be a souvenir, depicts the center square of Munich, Marienplatz with the town hall and the fountain with the sta...
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1890s German Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver Plate, Base Metal
American Made 18K Gold 1880s Engine Turned Engraved Case Snuff Box 97.5 Gram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Made 18K Gold 1880s Engine Turned Engraved Case Snuff Box 97.5 Gram
97.5 gram
3 inch by 2inch by 3/8 inch thick
In good condition for its age, no...
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1880s American Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
American Made 18K Gold 1880s Engine Turned Engraved Case Snuff Box 97.5 Gram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Made 18K Gold 1880s Engine Turned Engraved Case Snuff Box 97.5 Gram
97.5 gram
3 inch by 2inch by 3/8 inch thick
In good condition for its age, ...
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1880s American Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
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 Nouveau elaborate border surround, monogram possibly H....
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Early 1900s British Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Denmark Pewter Inkwell Paper Knife Writing Desk Set
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This very strong design by Mogens Ballin (1871-1914) of a writing table set comprising an inkwell, a letter opener, a blotter and a writing board was executed in pewter, glass, ebony and green...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Wooden Pencil Gold Case Art Nouveau Style Female Body Floral Ornament
Located in Berlin, DE
An Art Nouveau period antique wooden pencil with gold holder
France, circa 1900s
case weight - 11 grams
case measurements - 0.39 x 3.62 x 5.55 i...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,853 Sale Price
50% Off
Gorham Sterling Silver Three Piece Vintage Vanity Set
By Gorham
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegant touch points that enhance your daily routine can make all the difference in setting the tone for the day. Treat yourself and adorn your vanity with this beautiful estate trio...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
$440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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