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Lucien Gaillard
In the history of jewelry design the Art Nouveau period (1890-1905) was one of the most revolutionary periods ever known. The departure from conventional form alongside techniques rarely seen, this period represents a seminal moment for the modern jeweler. The underlying themes of nature and metamorphosis are conveyed and executed with such fragility and gentleness the objects themselves turn into symbols of tremendous force
The most influential school of Art Nouveau jewelers came from Paris with exponents Rene Lalique, Georges Fouquet and Maison Vever all offering their individual interpretations. Alongside these three houses was Lucien Gaillard whose main interest had been silversmithing until he met his mentor and friend Rene Lalique. Gaillard was a third generation jeweler, who took over his fathers business in 1892, well known for his Japanese style he became well known for his excellence in the art of enameling. The choker offered above encapsulates this period with the delicate Gingko panels delicately framed and superbly enameled. One could not expect to see a finer representation of Gaillard's work in an exquisite object that is so wearable
AN EXCEPTIONAL ART NOUVEAU PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL AND DIAMOND CHOKER, BY LUCIEN GAILLARD
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AN EXCEPTIONAL ART NOUVEAU PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL AND DIAMOND CHOKER, BY LUCIEN GAILLARD
Designed as three openwork panels of plique-à-jour green enamel ginkgo leaves, enhanced by black enamel stems and rose-cut diamonds, with rose and old European-cut diamond trim, with a black velvet ribbon backing, mounted in gold, circa 1900, 13¼ ins.
Signed L. Gaillard
Designed as three openwork panels of plique-à-jour green enamel ginkgo leaves, enhanced by black enamel stems and rose-cut diamonds, with rose and old European-cut diamond trim, with a black velvet ribbon backing, mounted in gold, circa 1900, 13¼ ins.
Signed L. Gaillard