Category Archives: Art Nouveau

Janvier Quercia Hair Comb

Posted on August 31, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

Janvier Quercia was a French silversmith who worked c. 1900. This hair comb was part of a three-piece silver-gilt parure, which included a belt buckle and necklace. A woman emerging from leaves expressed Art Nouveau’s philosophy of metamorphosis. The buckle … Continue reading →

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The Creative Museum: E Burlisson Comb

Posted on August 28, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

Mysteriously trolling the streets of Paris, exquisitely dressed, Alain found this: a celluloid comb signed by a heretofore unknown designer, E. Burlisson. The shape of the comb, with its black edge, is pure Art Deco. However, the floral designs that … Continue reading →

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Christies Hong Kong Hair Comb

Posted on August 5, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

A student of jewelry history had a question about this tortoiseshell comb. “Where does it come from?” she asked.It sold at Christie’s in Hong Kong for $10,777 in April of 2004 and is decorated with baroque pearls, diamonds and enamel. … Continue reading →

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Rene Lalique at the Musée Calouste Gulbenkian

Posted on June 6, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

Calouste Gulbenkian was the oil entrepreneur who opened up commerce from the Middle East to the West. He also had a 50-year friendship with Rene Lalique and obtained pieces directly from the artist. His art collection numbered over 6000 pieces, … Continue reading →

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Lalique Comb

Posted on May 29, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

I cannot believe there is a Lalique comb that hasn’t been featured on this blog. ;-P This one is “Drone with Umbels,” c. 1901-2. It is made from carved horn, gold, and enamel. An umbel is a flower consisting of … Continue reading →

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Comb Photography: Elkington & Co Electroplate Barrette

Posted on May 11, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

This art nouveau barrette was made by the company who pioneered electroplating silver onto copper in 1840s Birmingham England. E&C marks are on the back. This art nouveau barrette was made c. 1900. Two women’s faces, one sad, one happy, … Continue reading →

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Creative Museum: Art Nouveau Dragonfly

Posted on April 5, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

From the Creative Museum This elegant painted horn comb touches those who have Lalique hearts. Even though the design is layered, the transparency allows light to shine through the comb, perfectly expressing a dragonfly in real life.

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Les Peignes Art Nouveau

Posted on February 24, 2011 by creativemuseum

Par le Musée Creative L’Art nouveau est un mouvement artistique qui naît en Europe à la fin du XIXe siècle et rencontre un succès immédiat. Il se développe même internationalement et prend des noms différents selon les pays qui l’adoptent: Tiffany … Continue reading →

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Art Nouveau and Art Deco in One Face

Posted on December 8, 2010 by BarbaraAnne

Art Nouveau’s dedication to the natural world ignited European artists from 1890 – 1905. However, brilliant design has many faces, among them fashion still worn today. In the book, Natural Fashion: Tribal Decoration from Africa, author Hans Sylvester reveals a … Continue reading →

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A little gem on ebay

Posted on September 24, 2010 by BarbaraAnne

The only mark on it is Sterling, but this beautiful hair pin depicts two Gingko leaves with a bug. It’s made with cloisonne enamel. The colors are gorgeous. It seems very Japonisme to me, so I don’t know if the … Continue reading →

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