Austrian 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bangle Bracelet In Gilded Brass
Jugendstil art nouveau Bangle made in Austria. A very interesting bracelet bangle, made in Vienna Austria during the art nouveau period, back in the 1900. Crafted in the Viennese Jugendstil style in solid brass with floriated motifs. Mount on top in a bezel setting with one cushion cut synthetic orange citrine and is fitted with a hidden security push lock. Exceptionally crafted with substantial weight and bold volume. Weight : 34.50 Grams, (22.11 Dwt). Size : 7.25 Inches (18.50 Cm).
Measurements : From the top view 26 mm by 65 mm (1.02 x 2.56 Inches). Art Nouveau or new art jewelry was created in France between about 1895 and 1910, coming on the heels of the "overwrought" designs of the Victorian era (which ended with Queen Victoria's death in 1901) and creating a striking contrast to the mainstream Edwardian designs of that time. While jewelry with a similar aesthetic was being made in other countries during the same time period--for example, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly extended in France. It was a short-lived period in jewelry design, lasting only about 15 years, because of the onset of World War I and because the pieces were so over-the-top that people quickly lost interest in them. Characterised by lavish and organic ornamentation, the Art Nouveau movement blossomed in Vienna at the turn of the 20th Century, with influential Austrians architects Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos making significant architectural contributions that helped shape the city's skyline as we see it today.
Rene Lalique, was the most celebrated art nouveau designer, championed jewelry designer. Note : The Vienna Secession work is often referred to (during the years before World War I) as the Austrian version of Jugendstil, the German term for Art Nouveau, and it is the work of its members in association with that style that has contributed most to its fame, particularly outside of Austria. Turns out it's the local version of Art Nouveau. So a synonym for that decorative style that makes use of curves, natural forms and ornate motifs along with modern materials. Jugendstil blossomed in Vienna during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Collateral : It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this bracelet is excellent.
Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to ant part. The gemstone is secured in the settings.
This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.