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18k Tourmaline And Tanzanite Multi Color Earrings For Her Women Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Gorgeous pair of earrings realized in 18kt white gold structure, with Tourmaline And Tanzanite
ITEM CODE - NFJSD 1739
METAL PURITY - 18K
GEMSTONE - Tourmaline And Tanzanite
TOT...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k White Gold Natural Diamond
Peridot womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful ring has been set with a center 2.75mm (0.11" inches) nice white bright natural Diamond and surrounded by six 2.6mm (0.10" inches) vibrant Peridots which look fabulou...
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Silvorra Modern Natural Ruby Leaf-Motif Dangle Earrings in 925 Silver for Women
Located in New York, NY
925 sterling silver dangle earrings feature six 5x3 mm marquise-cut natural ruby stones per ear, arranged in a cascading cluster that sways with movement for a fun, feminine vibe. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$240 Sale Price / set
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Silvorra Sleek Handmade Emerald Half-Eternity Ring in Diamond Band for Women
Located in New York, NY
This delicate 925 sterling silver ring features a graceful row of natural 3 mm round emeralds accented with sparkling 1.5 mm round diamonds for a timeless, elegant look. Alternating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$222 Sale Price / item
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Diamond Ruby Women Bridal Ring in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Designed with oval cut rubies in center...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal
Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
and deep Rubies compliments the polished surface of the 14K Yellow Gold and the ornate, art nouveau
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Natural Opal
Emerald Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Stunning Trilogy ring has been set with one 5x4mm Colorful Opal & two 4x3mm Beautiful Emeralds. The Bright Color of these Emeralds highlight the colors within this Unique Opal. ...
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Rubelite Gemstone Drop Earrings for Women in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Rubelite Gemstone Drop Earrings for Women in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Materials
Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,196 Sale Price / set
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8.5 Carat Citrine Flower Sunburst Pendant for Women Necklace in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
8.5 Carat Citrine Flower Sunburst Pendant for Women Necklace in sterling silver studded with round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
$177 Sale Price / item
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Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
than 100 Art Deco buildings and another 90 Art Nouveau buildings throughout the city of Buenos Aires
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid 9k Yellow Gold Natural Opal
Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
deep Rubies compliments the polished surface of the 9K Yellow Gold and the ornate, art nouveau
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Cushion Cut Turquoise Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver For Women
Located in New York, NY
This Cushion Cut Turquoise Cabochons Unisex Tennis Bracelet exquisite 925 sterling silver tennis bracelet, showcasing a seamless row of vibrant turquoise cabochons in a smooth bezel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
$372 Sale Price / item
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Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women
s Profile, 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a
Category
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
February Bithstone Amethyst Cluster Women Ring for Her in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
February Bithstone Amethyst Cluster Women Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these cluster
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$100 Sale Price / item
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7.68 Carat Smoky Quartz and Zircon Butterfly Cocktail Silver Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
This 7.68 Carat Smoky Quartz and Zircon Butterfly Cocktail Silver Ring enchanting butterfly cocktail ring, meticulously crafted in gleaming 925 sterling silver. Designed with sculptu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Quartz, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$200 Sale Price / item
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Handcrafted Blue Topaz and Zircon Station Necklace for Women in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Handcrafted Blue Topaz and Zircon Stone Station Necklace exquisite station necklace crafted in fine 925 sterling silver. Featuring a series of vivid oval-cut blue topa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Zircon, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$600 Sale Price / item
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Silvorra Open-Circle Diamond Earrings in Blue Sapphire Drop Stud for Women Gift
Located in New York, NY
These contemporary 925 sterling silver stud earrings showcase four 2x2 mm square blue sapphire gemstones per ear in a bold geometric circle motif, framed by 1 mm diamonds for refined...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Silvorra Multi Layered Cosmic Chunky Wedding Ring for Women in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Multi Layered Cosmic Chunky Wedding Ring dazzling statement ring is expertly crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a layered, multi-band design. Sparkling round-cut cubic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150 Sale Price / item
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9K White Gold Natural Aquamarine
Sapphire Womens Band Snake Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This beautiful solid White Gold serpentine ring is set with three vibrant Aquamarines measuring 2.75mm (0.10" inches), 2.5mm (0.09" inches) and 1.75mm (0.07" inches) along the head a...
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
Designer Emerald Diamond Women Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Emerald Diamond Women Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.14 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,448 Sale Price / item
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Modernist Amethyst Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry for Women
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Amethyst Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these cocktail ring to make a statement with your look. These cocktail ring create a sparkling, lux...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
$102 Sale Price / item
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6.9 Carat Garnet Vertical Cocktail Ring for Women Gift in 925 Silve
Located in New York, NY
6.9 Carat Garnet Vertical Cocktail Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these cocktail ring to make a statement with your look. These cocktail ring create a sparkling, luxurious l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
$100 Sale Price / item
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Natural Garnet and Topaz Two-Stone Dangle Silver Earrings Gift for Women
Located in New York, NY
These Natural Garnet and Topaz Two-Stone Dangle Silver Earrings handcrafted dangle earrings showcase a vivid pairing of natural gemstones in 925 sterling silver. A luminous round-cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$530 Sale Price / set
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18k Solid White Gold Modern Diamond Enamel Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Diamond Enamel Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.38 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style.
Designed with enamel and diamond set making...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Oval Cut Citrine Gemstone Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Jewelry for Women Gift
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Citrine Gemstone Tennis Bracelet in sterling silver. You shall need statement tennis bracelet to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zirconia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Citrine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$310 Sale Price / item
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Minimalist Moissanite Everyday Band Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Moissanite Everyday Band Ring in 18k solid yellow gold. You shall need these eternity band ring to make a statement with your look. These Moissanite eternity band ring cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$487 Sale Price / item
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Handcrafted Moissanite Solitaire Ring in 18k Solid White Gold Jewelry for Women
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Moissanite Solitaire Ring in 18k solid white gold. You shall need these solitaire ring to make a statement with your look. These Moissanite solitaire ring create a sparkl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$572 Sale Price / item
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Natural Ruby Gemstone Wedding Ring for Women Gift Made in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Gemstone Wedding Ring for Women in sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 0.99 carat and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Materials
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$100 Sale Price / item
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Large Goldsheider E. Tell Signed Jardiniere with Semi-Nude Women Holding Hands
By Goldsheider
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Austria in approximately 1910 in the period Art Nouveau style. The planter is done in terracotta with a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Terracotta
18kt Solid White Gold Genuine Multi Sapphire Tennis Bracelet For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Multi Sapphire Thin Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 75 endlessly sparkling natural sapphires, weighing 3.2 carats. It measures 7.25 inches long in length.
Sapphire stimul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
$1,776 Sale Price
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Gorgeous Oval Cut Deep Red Garnet and White CZ Halo Link Bracelet for Women
Located in New York, NY
This Statement Oval Cut Deep Red and White CZ Halo Link Bracelet striking 925 sterling silver bracelet. Featuring seven richly saturated, oval-cut garnet-hued stones, each surrounded...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,125 Sale Price / item
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Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Chevron Wedding Ring for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Chevron Wedding Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$712 Sale Price / item
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9.64 Carat Blue Topaz Statement Flower Wedding Earrings for Women in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
perfect Engagement Gift, Bridal Shower Gift, Women Gift, Mother Gift, Gift For Sister, Mother Daughter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$175 Sale Price / item
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Certified Round Cut Peridot and CZ Tennis Bracelet for Women Gifts in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Certified Round Cut Peridot and CZ Tennis Bracelet elegant 925 sterling silver bracelet, beautifully adorned with 14.65 carats of natural green peridot. Each vibrant, round-cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Peridot, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$392 Sale Price / item
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Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Women Ring for Wedding in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Women Ring for Wedding in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.55
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,576 Sale Price / item
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Floral Halo Blue Topaz and Amethyst Statement Ring for Women in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Floral Halo Blue Topaz and Amethyst Statement Ring exquisite ring showcases a vivid round-cut blue topaz centerpiece accented by marquise-cut blue topaz and a delicate row of ri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$100 Sale Price / item
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Bold Blue Topaz
Ruby Halo Stud Earrings Gift for Women in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
These Bold Blue Topaz & Ruby Halo Studs Earrings vibrant halo stud earrings, handcrafted in fine 925 sterling silver. At the heart of each earring sits a brilliant round-cut blue top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$230 Sale Price / set
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Royal Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luminous 14k white gold, this exquisite ring showcases a richly hued 0.95-carat sapphire at its center, cut in a refined emerald shape that exudes timeless elegance. The v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,700 Sale Price / item
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VR Jewels Royal Blue Sapphire
Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring for women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and bold, this striking ring is expertly crafted in 18k white gold and features a vivid 0.76-carat square-cut blue sapphire at its center. The rich blue gemstone is fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,292 Sale Price / item
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Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry for Women
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 0.7 carat and diamonds of 0.08 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$112 Sale Price / item
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Tree of Life Multi Gemstone Circle Pendant in Sterling Silver Gift For Women
Located in New York, NY
the vibrancy of life with this enchanting Tree of Life pendant, artfully crafted in 925 sterling silver. This circular design features a radiant mosaic of multi-colored gemstones, in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling ...
$125 Sale Price / item
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19th Century Table Lamp Bronze Figure Women with Jar on Marble Base
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century table lamp bronze figure women with jar on marble base.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pave Set Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring Gift for Women in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring Gift for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,560 Sale Price / item
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7.56 Carat Blue Topaz Halo Cocktail Ring for Women Gift in 925 Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
7.56 Carat Blue Topaz Halo Cocktail Ring for Women in sterling silver. You shall need these
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$310 Sale Price / item
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1900s Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Louis Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Ross, CA
sculptor known for his bronze-cast figurines and allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicting women
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$5,440 Sale Price
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Pair 19th Century French Bronze Statues by Auguste Moreau
1855-1919
Located in Dallas, TX
allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Spelter Woman with Roses Table Lamp From L-A Moreau on Marble Base c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
allegorical and classical groups as well as famous people. He also produced sculptures in the Art Nouveau
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$560 Sale Price
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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures
Category
Antique 1890s French Busts
Materials
Marble
Prayer of the Women
By Francis Luis Mora
Located in Minneapolis, MN
mighty suffering and loss World War I had inflicted on the women left behind on the American home front
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Nouveau Brooch Signed Vernon Depicting Friendship Between Two Women
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in Antwerp, BE
yellow gold French Art Nouveau brooch fully out of symbols. On the background, we notice cypresses as a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Diamond Women in Profile Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Exquisite antique Art Nouveau 18kt yellow gold enamel and diamond beautiful woman in profile brooch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul César Helleu, "4 studies of women" , Etching, Belle Epoque
By Paul César Helleu
Located in Eltville, DE
Paul César Helleu
Vannes 1859-1927 Paris
"4 studies of women"
Eching on handmade paper
Signed in
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
Bowl Symbolist Art Nouveau Bohemia Amphora circa 1902 Ceramics Fates Series
By Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Vienna, AT
symbolist craftsmanship of Art Nouveau. Ghostly young women swirl around the rim of the vessel as if caught
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Portrait of a Young Women - Painting Signed Ch. Schreiber, 1893
By Charles Baptiste Schreiber
Located in Paris, FR
A painting representing a portrait of a young woman wearing chrysanthemums in her hair (allegory of spring?) signed Schreiber Charles Baptiste (1847-1902)
Known for his works on the...
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas
14K Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Drop Earrings - Natural Color gift for Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings feature a stunning natural cayenne coral color earrings that dangles from a delicate 14k gold hook. The shape of the corals are sticks a very modern touch to them. The...
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
3.00 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Fancy Womens Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
stones: 3.00 carats.
Beautiful diamond and pink sapphire ring. Perfect womens estate jewelry.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sketch No. 12 after Gustav Klimt, 1922 lithograph
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in Culver City, CA
Gustav Klimt is best known for his opulent Art Nouveau portraits of women that epitomize fin-de
Category
1920s Vienna Secession Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Art Nouveau Women For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of art nouveau women available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add art nouveau women that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of blue, gold, brown, pink and more. Melanie Sherman, Anna Sweet and Rachelle Gardner-Roe took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in mixed media, ceramic and clay, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Some art nouveau women are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 4.5 inches across, are available.
How Much are Art Nouveau Women?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — art nouveau women in our inventory begin at $298 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,260.
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 Women
- 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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