NILS ERIK ELVIK 1930 Norway Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Bracelet In Sterling

An aesthetic Noucentisme bracelet designed by Fuset & Grau. This is a fabulous aesthetic bracelet, created in Barcelona Spain by the renowned jewelers and designers of Fuset & Grau, back in the 1930. The amazing Catalonian bracelet has been crafted in solid sterling silver with accents in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with applications of greens, purples and blues glass enamels. Clearly the bracelet belongs to the Catalan artistic movement called Noucentista and shows us four main panels, two of them decorated with two slightly different magical beasts of an Asian character, which are decorated with carved fangs, and two with geometric floriated motifs, which are decorated with two cabochons carved in corals. Fuset y Grau...

Abstract bracelet designed by Nils Thorsson For Anton Michelsen and Royal Copenhagen. A vintage modernist abstract bracelet, created in Denmark by Anton Michelsen for the porcelain company of Royal Copenhagen, back in the late 1960's. This elegant artistic bracelet was crafted in .925/.999 sterling silver and mounted with six squared elements in high relief made by the ceramist Nils Thorsson in glazed white porcelain decorated with gold, white and black enamel. This extremely rare bracelet was produced in very limited quantities in the late 1960’s as part of the ‘Royal Bini’ collection of ceramic jewelry produced by Royal Copenhagen after the acquisition of Georg Jensen. This collection was sold exclusively through the Georg Jensen shop in Copenhagen in the late 1960’s. The bracelet itself, is extremely rare and like the rest of the collection, is sleek, refined and high impact. Weight: 59.7 Grams, (38.26 Dwt). Size: Has a total extended lenght of 7 Inches (17.75 Cm). Fit very comfortable a wrist of 6.5 Inches (16.5 Cm). Measurements: Each porcelaine element is 29 mm by 29 mm (1.14 x 1.14 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with Danish marks, the maker's mark, the silver assay mark and signed, "AM STERLING .925 DENMARK ROYAL COPENHAGEN" Nils Thorsson, born in 1898 in Sweden. He trained at the Technical High School in Copenhagen before joining Royal Copenhagen as an apprentice. He became a major designer for the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory from 1912 to 1975 working in the uniquely Danish mode of simplicity and functionalism. With great versatility he was also their most prolific designer of painted patterns for their earthenware products. He went on to become the company's most prolific designer, being appointed Artistic Director between 1928-1969, whilst also doing the same job at Royal Copenhagen from 1949 onwards. He designed some of the company's best known ranges - Solbjerg 1934, Marselis 1953, the Baca series and he encouraged and oversaw the production of the Tenera series by a talented group of young female Scandinavians. He also produced many other prized pieces in high fired glazes such as Solfatara and Clair de Lune Note: "The Royal Bini was a new jewelry idea created by The Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, the ceramists Doreen Middelboe...

A French geometric art deco bracelet with precious wood. This is a rare statement bracelet created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. The unusual bracelet...

A rare art-nouveau aesthetic bracelet made in Barcelona. This is a very rare highly decorated bracelet, created in Barcelona Spain during the art-nouveau period, back in the 1900. This Catalonian bracelet was designed with fantastic Noucentisme organic and floral patterns with a reminiscence to the architect Antoni Gaudi. It was masterfully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and parts in 18 karats gold, with texture, hammered, and chiseled finishes. The fantasy floriated elements are embellished with applications of blue, green, and peach glass enamels. Fitted with a concealed push boxed lock. This Bracelet The Spanish modernist designers are of the highest quality. The silver work is solid and very substantial. The Barcelona silversmiths were well known for combining sterling silver with gold in their jewelry pieces. This bracelet is a wonderful example with beautiful links adorned with 18 Karat Yellow Gold and enamels. The bracelet has a wonderful nature- inspired motif resembling the architect Antoni Gaudi. This is one of the finest modernist bracelets we have handle. When is worn, it is a superb statement of design, modernist ideals, and the finest craftsmanship. The bracelet is magnificent with no trace of wear. Noucentisme From within the furnace of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, grew an art movement in the early 20th century that influenced painters, writers, architects, garden designers — and jewelers. The movement, called Noucentisme, arose as a reaction to an earlier artistic period known as Modernisme, which was associated with modernist movements throughout Europe. Noucentisme reflected the Catalan aesthetic -which is, of course, in opposition to Spanish and European influences- and turned to the region’s spiritual roots. Noucentisme has been poetically described as “a term without outlines, almost indefinable,” that pretends to gather “the palpitations of time.” The painter Joaquín Sunyer described the characteristics of Noucentisme in a broad way: Imaginative art, Intellectualism, Art for art’s sake Order, perfection, and beauty. One of the movement’s founders, a lawyer and artist named Eugeni D’Ors, believed that humankind wished to enter a new period of “morality” and that the ideal motto for a new society would be “the work well done.” Noucentisme jewelry is muscular yet sensual, which might also describe Catalan nationalism. Artistically, the form espouses clear geometrical structures, harmony of all the parts and work that demonstrates careful design as opposed to impulsiveness. The materials often used in Noucentisme jewelry are rose cut diamonds, synthetic spinel, marcasite, synthetic sapphires, aquamarine and turquoise; and silver, gold, and combinations of the two, with details of platinum. Enamels are used as highlights. The pieces feature hammered surfaces with spirals and stepped figures. Rectangular forms are preferred to ovals. Famous Noucentisme artists were writers -especially of poetry- architects, sculptors, and painters, such; Ramón Sunyer I Clará, (1869-1963), Jaume Mercadé i Queralt, (1887-1967), Manolo Hugué, (1872-1945) and the jewelers Fuset y Grau...