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Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Cufflinks
Located in Bloxham, GB
cufflinks have been crafted in 14k gold settings.
Dragon design and gold work is absolutely stunning
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold
Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
Let’s step into the enchanting world of the Art Nouveau era with this exceptionally rare and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Asian Art Nouveau Vintage Coral Silver Adjustable Dragon Ring Gift Ideas
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This intricate vintage dragon ring would be perfect for any collection. Crafted with 800 silver
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Coral, Silver
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Red Dragon Cufflinks
By Masriera
Located in Redlands, CA
Enamel.
- 18K Yellow Gold
- Serial # G-5807-G
Collection: Dragons
Type: Art Nouveau Rings
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amphora Dragon Vase, 1900, Austria
By Eduard Stellmacher
Located in New York, NY
An Amphora Ceramic Dragon Vase, 1900, Austria. A Blue and Gold Winged Dragon Vase.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Dragon Style Armchair
Located in Oslo, NO
"Dragon" or "Viking" style. Throughout the 19th century, artists were determined to promote a national
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20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Dragon Scale Brooch 18k Gold and Silver by Binliang Alexander Peng
By Binliang Alexander Peng
Located in PARIS, FR
means of transport to go back to childhood in search of an old treasure guarded by fierce dragons.
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2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Dragon Vase with Black Basalt Glaze by P Ipsen, Denmark, 1870s
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in New York, NY
P. Ipsen, Denmark
Large earthenware vase with applied dragons, stag beetle, snake and crab in
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Antique 1870s Danish Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Historicism brass bowl with Dragon handle. 1880 - 1900
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Wedgewood Celestial Dragon Lustre Bowl by Daisy Makeig-Jones
By Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Charlotte, NC
exterior with gilt dragons and on the interior rim, small landscapes and stylized designs. Another dragon
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Vintage 1920s British Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
European Ètagerè Asian Style with Carved Dragon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Redding, CA
Art Nouveau in taste this wonderful cabinet reminds me of something you would see in the Hearst
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Silver Pierced Large Presentation Bowl with Dragons by Wang Hing
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Singapore, SG
worked body has four dragons cavorting in the clouds, including one breathing fire. Two dragons chase the
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Antique 1890s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890
Located in L
Etang, FR
Large chandelier in bronze and brass.
Three winged chimeras or dragons support the opaline lamp
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Dresser Cabinet, Chest of Drawers w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Dresser Cabinet, Chest of Drawers w/ Mirror. Item
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Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Art Nouveau Dragon Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Embodying the fantasy and symbolism of the Art Nouveau era, this captivating antique pendant (circa
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Rose Gold Cigar Cutter Dragon Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tubular pendant features a highly rendered serpent dragon design
Its snake-like form wraps fully
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Garnet, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Spinel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a quatrefoil comprised of four highly rendered roaring dragons
Matte gold
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Green Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a green gold serpent dragon sinuously coiled in a circle
Stylized whiplash wings and
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1990s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Bangle Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bangle bracelet featuring stylized dragons in crouched and breathing fire
Accented
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Serpent Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a winged dragon serpent coiling around a sword
Deeply textured throughout
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau Marquis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpentine Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a highly rendered dragon, matte gold, with detailed serpentine body intertwining within
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Dragon Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dragons
Each centers a bezel set round cut sapphire
Very well matched in denim blue color while weighing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch, circa 1900
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as two mirrored dragons with joyful expressions and playfully sticking out a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Slayed Dragon Brooch, circa 1900
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as a fierce winged dragon, highly rendered in matte gold with defined feathers, fur
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sea Serpent Dragon Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
comprised of two mirrored serpent dragons on a deeply engraved base
Incredibly detailed with scrolled
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Dragon Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob is designed as two winged serpent dragons - scrolled and mirrored. Accented by a scalloped edge
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Riker Bros. Art Nouveau Enamel Ruby Diamond Pearl Serpent Dragon Sword Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A polychrome enamel winged serpent, with white, blues and greens
Serpent coiled around a sword with a pearl studded hilt
With a tiny rose cut diamond eye and round cut ruby accent
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Riker Brothers, Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
serpent dragon design with highly rendered feather and scale details
Dragon is lined with flush set old
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Pendant Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bar style brooch is designed as a scrolling whiplash serpent dragon
With a highly rendered wing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whiteside and Blank Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Dragon Watch Pin Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring the bust of a roaring dragon with scrolled stylized base
Detailed rendering of scales
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Carved Green Jade Dragon Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau Carved Green Jadeite Dragon Ring
Carved on both sides with foliar motifs, the front
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
French Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dragon Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an incredibly rendered serpentine dragon topped by a trefoil pediment
Featuring four
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragon Brooch 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
iridescent enamel dragons, their wings shimmering with subtle color play. The design is further elevated by a
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Style Japanese High-Back Dragon and Phoenix Armchair in Carved Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Nouveau style Japanese-export high-back armchair with highly detailed carved wood dragon and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a serpentine dragon intertwined with whiplash and florals
Matte gold with highly
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
French Art Nouveau 18 Karat
Diamond Dragon Pin-Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau era Dragon Pendant Necklace composed of 18k yellow gold. With an Old Mine Cut diamond
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Dragon Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Opal Dragon Ring. This beautiful ring is
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Cabochon Ruby Dragon Motif Bangle Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Narberth, PA
today!
This stunning bangle bracelet from the Art Nouveau era (ca1900) is a wonderful example of the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dragon creature with fierce expression, spread wings, and furling tail
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Enamel Dragon Watch Pin Brooch
By Krementz
Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a roaring dragon with scrolled stylized base
Detailed rendering of scales with finish
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Detailed Dragon Repousse Medallion Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
piece with its fine vibrant green color. This antique pendant was made during the Art Nouveau period and
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Carter
Gough Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Chimera Dragon Watch Pin
By Carter Gough
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a highly rendered roaring lion face
Segueing into a spiraled surround of serpentine scales and foliate whiplash
Completed by a pin stem with closure
Maker's ...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a swirled dragon figure with textured scales and wings
Holding a prong set old
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
This stunning brooch is from the Art Nouveau era. It features a chimera / griffin holding a diamond
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramic Vase with Dragon Amphora Brown circa 1901
By Eduard Stellmacher, Amphora
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Art Nouveau ceramic vase with Dragon designed by Eduard Stellmacher manufactured by
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Nouveau white green wrought iron vase holders with dragons, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau white green wrought iron vase holders with dragons, 1900s
Pair of wrought iron
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Masriera Art Nouveau Style 18 Karat Gold Enamel 0.25ct Diamond Dragon Necklace
By Masriera
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau style necklace designed by Masriera in 1960’s-1970’s. It can also be
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Riker Brothers 1906 Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Bangle Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swirl motifs and alternating with raised grooved dragon creatures
Depicted in profile with open mouths
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14k Gold Dragon w/ Pearl
Tsavorite Textured Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
pearl, including the hook wire)
Condition: Antique, art nouveau. Little damage to enamel. Original
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Enamel
French 18k Art Nouveau Figural Eagle Dragon Floral Necklace w/ Pearls
Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
This French 18 Karat Art Nouveau necklace exemplifies the era's aesthetic with its organic and
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Riker Bros Art Nouveau Garnet 14K Gold Dragon Sword Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a winged wyvern dragon coiled around a sword with fanning wings
Featuring engraved
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century After Gabriel Viardot Dragon Mirror, Gilded Wood Art Nouveau
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding mirror in the shape of an anthropomorphic dragon that follows the lines of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Riker Bros Art Nouveau Multi-Gem 14K Gold Dragon Sword Antique Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a winged wyvern dragon coiled around a sword with fanning wings
Grooved scale and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Vase "Eastern Dragon" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Handmade Dragon Figural Pendant with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat yellow gold dragon pendant is a masterpiece of the Art Nouveau period, renowned for
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20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Art Nouveau Dragon For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic art nouveau dragon available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, every art nouveau dragon was constructed with great care. There are 90 variations of the antique or vintage art nouveau dragon you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the art nouveau dragon you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art nouveau dragon, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Amphora, Eduard Stellmacher and Alphonse Mucha each produced at least one beautiful art nouveau dragon that is worth considering.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Dragon?
The average selling price for an art nouveau dragon at 1stDibs is $3,502, while they’re typically $154 on the low end and $273,550 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Art-nouveau Jewelry
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.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Art Nouveau Dragon
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. 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. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
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Antique Japanese Chairs