Enamelled Art Nouveau Diamond Watch Pendant & Brooch
An Art Nouveau enamelled 18ct gold and diamond watch pendant; manual watch with round white dial, Arabic numerals, textured gold case back applied with polychrome enamelled lilly with leaves and buds set with rose cut diamonds on an acanthus leaf bow and swivel clasp suspended from a scrolling brooch centring a polychromed enamelled lilly and further rose cut diamond set leaves and buds, length 2.36 in., brooch size 1.26 in. x 0.79 in., watch diam. 0.96 in., with Swiss Helvetia hallmark and cherub stamp, wt. 26.57g, working
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- Art Nouveau Period - The Art Nouveau period was a cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century, and was characterized by its emphasis on natural forms, flowing lines, and a decorative, ornamental style. Art Nouveau was a reaction against the ornate and heavily stylized designs of the previous era, and sought to create a new, more organic aesthetic.
Art Nouveau was characterized by its use of sinuous, curving lines, as well as a focus on natural elements such as flowers, vines, and other organic shapes. Art Nouveau designers sought to create a total work of art, in which every element of a building or object was designed to be harmonious with the overall design.
Some of the most iconic examples of Art Nouveau design include the Paris Metro entrances designed by Hector Guimard, the works of the artist Alphonse Mucha, and the architecture of Victor Horta in Brussels.
The Art Nouveau period was at its peak between 1890 and 1910, but began to decline in popularity by the start of World War I. However, Art Nouveau remains an important influence on design and art to this day, and continues to be celebrated for its emphasis on natural forms and decorative style. - Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
- Acanthus - A stylized leaf motif, one of the primary decorative elements of classical Greek and Roman architecture, derived from the genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Mediterranean area. It is a common element in classical Greek and Roman design, and is often seen in Corinthian and Composite order columns and used as a decorative element in English, European and Australian furniture, particularly on the curve of a leg, and as decoration for a corbel.
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