A French Art Nouveau ring by Arnould
Composed of a central oval opal held between two embracing butterflies, their wings forming the shoulders, circa 1900
Signed by Arnould
Lot Essay
For further information on the firm of Arnould et Cie, see C. Gere, G. Munn, Artists' Jewellery (1989). Jewellery from this firm is illustrated in J. Hoffmann ed., Der Moderne Stil, 1902