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Lot 663:

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Art Nouveau French Enamel on 18K Gold Brooch with Ruby, Circa 1900 - No Reserve

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $600 - $800

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Description

Keywords: Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque, Symbolist Jewelry, Organic Design, Early 20th Century, French Decorative Arts, Rene Lalique style, Georges Fouquet style, Louis Aucoc style, 18K Gold, Enamel, Ruby, 20th Century, Plique-a-Jour Enamel, Feminine Motif, Vintage Jewelry

Summary:
Art Nouveau brooch French18k enamel on gold with ruby circa 1900. Depicted is a woman with flowing long hair; she is accented with shades of white and green floral designs in enamel work surrounding.. Additionally, there is one small oval faceted red ruby set within a yellow-gold drop-bezel. A pin, joint & "C" style catch is secured on the back of the item. France fineness marks are present, makers markings difficult to discern.

Weighs 4.3 grams

Wire Transfer Only: Payment for this item must be made via wire transfer (no credit cards). Wire instructions will be provided on the invoice.

This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE.
Measurement: 28.7mm x 21mm approximately

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.