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Art Nouveau Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl and Plique à Jour Enamel Brooch

Creator: Louis Zorra
Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
An Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique à jour brooch with diamond, amethysts and pearl by Louis Zorra. The brooch has an old mine-cut diamond with an approximate total weight of .65 carat, 21 round bezel-set amethysts with an approximate total weight of 1.10 carats, and a hanging, enamel-capped pearl.

Similar pictured in Imperishable Beauty Art Nouveau Jewelry, by Yvonne J. Markowitz and Elyse Zorn Karlin, MFA Publications Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2008, pages 8 and 68.

“Zorra was possibly born in Italy, working in Paris during the Art Nouveau period)...he moved to Paris from Asti, Italy, and exhibited at the Salon des artistes Français, receiving an honorable mention in 1902.” Markowitz and Karlin in Imperishable Beauty, pg. 151.

Signed, “Emily C, Minor” “V.B.K. From C.W.W”.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1949
Materials:	18k Gold, Plique à Jour, Diamond, Amethysts, Pearl.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1900
Gemstones:	Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl
Metals:	Enamel, Gold
Gender:	Ladies'
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Fine Jewelry
Dealer Reference #:	BO-16930
Incollect Reference #:	166020

Dimensions

W.	1.5 in;	H.	1.75 in;
W.	3.81 cm;	H.	4.45 cm;

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