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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
Black Opal Phoenix bird Carving for necklace Cobalt Blue 68 carats
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind piece - Black Opal "Phoenix" bird carved by Daniela L`Abbate, world champion of Opal carving opal origin - Australia opal weight - 68.85 ca...
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2010s Australian Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Opal, Black Opal

Antique Art Nouveau German Sunflower Cigarette Case
Located in Portland, England
A beautiful and rare antique German silver cigarette case with a sunflower repoussé and scrolling foliage decoration, with the name Dorothy engraved on the front. Dating to around 1...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

925 Silver Cigar Piercer, cigar punch tool, antique collectible cigar stick pin
Located in Hartman, AR
Cigar Piercer with Baroque Pearl – Handmade in 925 Silver and Bronze – Art Nouveau Style A rare and striking collector’s item, this handcrafted cigar piercer combines functionality ...
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16th Century Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Pearl, Silver, Bronze

Turn of the Century Parasol Handle for Flirty, Twirling Come-Hither
Located in New York, NY
Ramp up your allure with a turn-of-the-century parasol handle. Silver and amber cylinder mounted to cone with enameled stylized vertical leafing branches on green guilloche basket-we...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amber, Silver

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian 13 Loth Silver Equestrian Fox Hunt Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian silver box. In 13 loth (.815) silver. With an embossed equestrian fox hunting scene to the lid, a rocaille handle, and gr...
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1830s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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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

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Chalcedony, Silver

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

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Amazonite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage Alpo Kempanen Puukko Knife Steel Sterling Silver Birch Wood / 146gr
Located in SE
Nice Puuko type hunting knife hand - made by finish knife- maker Alpo Kempanen a couple of decades ago. Sheath and handle with integrated carved panels of Birch root wood. Opening of the sheath with mounted carved bone ring...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Sterling Silver Antique Erotic Cigarette Case
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite antique cigarette case crafted from sterling silver. The exterior features a high polish sterling silver whereas the interior is li...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

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

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Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Sterling Silver

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

1923 Rosenthal Ariadne A.Caasmann Porcelain Figure Figurine
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

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

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Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spin...

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with grape leaves motif around it; also features an intri...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold

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

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 8 bouquets of daffodil or narcissus flowers with complementary design on stopp...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Gilded Embossed Antique French Leather Jewelry Box
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful antique leather box for jewels. Contains removable tray with 2 compartments Made of leather with gilded embossed decorative pattern Origin : France, early XX century Se...
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Early 20th Century French 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

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

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Silver

Gilt Silver & Polychrome Plique A Jour Enamel (Stained Glass) Tea Strainer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, rare silver & enamel tea strainer. In gilt silver. With multi-colored plique a jour enamel-filled cells throughout. Creating wonderful polychrome, stained glass effect. U...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

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

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Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Rare Blue Enamel Diamond Vermeil Belt Buckle
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Rare 1900's Cartier belt buckle with flower motifs set with old mine cut diamonds. Signed 'Cartier Paris', numbered, with maker's mark and eagle st...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Vever Art Nouveau Six Elements 19th Century
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

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

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 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

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Bronze

Piel Frères Art Nouveau Poppy Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Piel Frères Art Nouveau double prong buckle circa 1900. Of rich matte gilt bronze foliage and japanned silver plated blooming poppies with matte gilt detai...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Match Stick Holder Unengraved 1904 Jan. 12th
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage match safe is expertly crafted from solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing timeless sophistication and fine craftsmanship. The exterior features a refined engine-turn...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Bailey Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Tulip Flower Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver bud vase. In the form of a single tall tulip emerging from a monogrammed circular base. Retailed by B...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Vasiliy Grachev Figure Resting Cossack Bronze Rock Crystal
Located in SE
Late XIX century bronze figure of a resting Cossack holding a rifle and smoking a small pipe mounted on cut natural rock crystal base to simulate ice. Model by Vasily Grachev (1831-...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

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

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Silver Plate

Gorham Sterling Silver Three Piece Vintage Vanity Set
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...
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1950s North American Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Sterling Silver

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

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18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Almeric Walter Antique Pâte De Verre Silver Pendant, France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Pâte de Verre octopus mounted in silver signed ALW (Almeric Walter),Nancy
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

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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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Art Nouveau Silvered Belt Buckle in the Form of Peacock Feathers, circa 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An elegant and beautifully crafted Art Nouveau belt buckle, designed as a pair of stylized peacock feathers, dating to around 1900. The buckle is composed of two separate halves whi...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver Plate, Base Metal

1926 Rosenthal Art Nouveau Geisha Porcelain Figure Richard Forster B.160
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

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

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Silver Plate, Base Metal

Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Located in Northampton, MA
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

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Jade, Silver, Copper

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

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Silver

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

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14k Gold

20Th Vintage 11 Carat Unheated Sapphires Detachable Unsigned Certified Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a remarkable Vintage late 20th-century unsigned jewelry piece, boasting an impressive 11 Carats of exquisitely rare, not heated certified sapphires. This unique jewelry report, numbered 2303751, showcases the timeless elegance of 14K yellow gold and silver craftsmanship, ensuring both enduring beauty and quality. Two bracelets, each 19 cm in length (approximately 7.08 inches), offer versatility and charm. One bracelet features a captivating line of these coveted not heated sapphires...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Sapphire, Malachite, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

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

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14k Gold, Yellow 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

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Silver

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

Wooden jewelry box, Poland, early XX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful box for jewels. Origin : Poland , early XX century Seen signes of time
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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

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Brass

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

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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

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Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate

925 Silver Cigar Piercer – Handcrafted Cobra Head Design in Bronze and Silver
Located in Hartman, AR
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

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Pearl, Silver, Bronze

French Tissot 18K Yellow Gold Damascene Steel Belt Buckle
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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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rare Porcelain Figure of 'Salome' by Karl Klaus for Ernst Wahliss
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very rare and important figure of 'Salome' holding the head of John The Baptist crafted in Austria. The figure is the work of Karl Klaus (1889-1925) and was crafted by the maker Ernst Wahliss around 1911. The figure depicts Salome, daughter of Herod II and Heordius, standing tall whilst reclining her neck, holding in her hands the severed head of John the Baptist. Richly decorated in a restrained palette of black, white, indigo blue, red and gold the figure is undeniably decorated in the Secessionist taste. Klaus was a student of Josef Hofmann and designed several figures and decorative pieces for Ernst Wahliss under the label 'Serapis Wahliss...
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Early 20th Century Austrian 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

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Gold

Large French Silver Mistletoe Locket
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine French silver locket featuring mistletoe to both sides. It has a gold wash interior to prevent tarnish and closes firmly. It appears to be struck with the French guarante...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver

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.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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