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Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour Enamel, Opal and Pearl "Thistle of Lorraine" Bracelet

Creator: René Lalique – Lalique Co.
Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
Created by René Lalique around 1901-1903, this plique-à-jour and basse-taille enamel, opal and freshwater pearl thistle of Lorraine bracelet is set in chased 18K gold. The bracelet is composed of rectangular links centering sugarloaf opals framed by plique-à-jour enamel thistle leaves, highlighted by basse taille enamel thistle flowers alternating with thistle seed heads, joined by baton links mounted with baroque freshwater pearls. An emotive expression of Lalique's profound attachment to cycles of nature and his home region of East France, this complex, alternating harmony of varied green and blue green enamel techniques is enhanced by the diffuse orient of satiny baroque pearls and the ever-changing spectral gleams of precious opal.

Item #: BA-21366
Artist: René Lalique
Country: France
Circa: 1901-1903
Dimensions: 6.75" length.
Materials: 10 baroque freshwater pearls; 5 square cabochon opals; Plique-à-jour and basse-taille enamel; 18K Gold
Signed: LALIQUE
Literature: A bracelet of this design appears in "Jewels of Lalique" by Yvonne Brunhammer, p. 188.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1900-1949
Condition:	Good.
Metals:	Enamel, Gold
Styles / Movements:	Signed Pieces
Dealer Reference #:	BA-21366
Incollect Reference #:	703730

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