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Karl Rothmüller Octopus Ring, c. 1901

$16,453.85
£12,000
€13,995.35
CA$22,530.94
A$25,051.34
CHF 13,080.43
MX$304,935.85
NOK 166,900.58
SEK 156,377.87
DKK 104,449.84
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An exceptional example of Rothmuller's exotic jewelry designs featuring a stylised octopus with a cabochon sapphire body. This representation of the octopus is a striking example of the decorative portrayal of this fascinating creature. Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 104 Fritz Falk, Schmuck Jewellery 1840-1940, Highlights Scmuckmuseum, Pforzheim, Arnoldsche 2004, p.103, fig. 112 cf. Munchner Schmuck 1900-1940, Munich National Museum 1990, p. 49, fig. 49 for similar piece European Jewellery, From Historism to Art Nouveau, Pforzheim Jewellery Museum, Text Editor Dr. Fritz Falk, Shikosha Publishing Co Ltd, 1984, p. 176, fig. 17

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