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拍品專文
Avant Garde Art Deco and Art Moderne Jewels
The Art Deco movement is largely characterized by linear forms, geometric patterns and symmetry. The energy of the period was infectious, overflowing into all fields of the fine and decorative arts. In the jewelry sphere, it led to an unprecedented level of creativity, resulting in pieces that represented an important break with the past and which to this day remain iconic and wearable.
Interpreting the Art Deco period through the lens of this collector is all the more compelling. Bold gold, sculpted platinum, texture and color take center stage. Each piece speaks to the movement, confirming it’s themes while pushing boundaries, challenging the more streamlined pieces of the era. These 9 lots feature an extraordinary level of refinement, attention to detail, and timelessness – themes close to this collector’s aspirations for acquiring and styling them intentionally.
The innovation and steadfast search for new ideas led to inspired collaborations like that of Georges Fouquet and artists like André Léveillé. The impressive bange (Lot 55) that resulted from this partnership remains one of the finest jewels ever created by Fouquet. The scale, linear lines and abstract forms are a stark contrast to the more popular motifs of the time and yet perfectly capture the major themes of the period in a new light.
Raymond Templier was another talented jeweler who successfully rivaled the popular contemporary art styles during the Art Deco period. The interchangeable clip-brooches and combination cuff bracelet (Lot 54) not only reflect the influence of the Machine Age, but simultaneously emulate this collector’s desire to own jewels that are customizable, to be worn to compliment fashion and lifestyle.
The height of Cartier is readily found in Art Deco designs and the firm produced some of the most highly coveted jewels of the era. From the fluted coral bracelet (Lot 60), to the sapphire bead combination cuff (Lot 56), color and ingenuity are at the forefront. Taking Art Deco trends to new heights, Cartier collectors today are still captivated by their interpretation and experimentation of the 1920s and 1930s. Even a seemingly unpretentious baguette-cut diamond and platinum ring (Lot 59) provides dimension and an architectural feel, embodying the period in the purest of ways.
The Art Deco movement is largely characterized by linear forms, geometric patterns and symmetry. The energy of the period was infectious, overflowing into all fields of the fine and decorative arts. In the jewelry sphere, it led to an unprecedented level of creativity, resulting in pieces that represented an important break with the past and which to this day remain iconic and wearable.
Interpreting the Art Deco period through the lens of this collector is all the more compelling. Bold gold, sculpted platinum, texture and color take center stage. Each piece speaks to the movement, confirming it’s themes while pushing boundaries, challenging the more streamlined pieces of the era. These 9 lots feature an extraordinary level of refinement, attention to detail, and timelessness – themes close to this collector’s aspirations for acquiring and styling them intentionally.
The innovation and steadfast search for new ideas led to inspired collaborations like that of Georges Fouquet and artists like André Léveillé. The impressive bange (Lot 55) that resulted from this partnership remains one of the finest jewels ever created by Fouquet. The scale, linear lines and abstract forms are a stark contrast to the more popular motifs of the time and yet perfectly capture the major themes of the period in a new light.
Raymond Templier was another talented jeweler who successfully rivaled the popular contemporary art styles during the Art Deco period. The interchangeable clip-brooches and combination cuff bracelet (Lot 54) not only reflect the influence of the Machine Age, but simultaneously emulate this collector’s desire to own jewels that are customizable, to be worn to compliment fashion and lifestyle.
The height of Cartier is readily found in Art Deco designs and the firm produced some of the most highly coveted jewels of the era. From the fluted coral bracelet (Lot 60), to the sapphire bead combination cuff (Lot 56), color and ingenuity are at the forefront. Taking Art Deco trends to new heights, Cartier collectors today are still captivated by their interpretation and experimentation of the 1920s and 1930s. Even a seemingly unpretentious baguette-cut diamond and platinum ring (Lot 59) provides dimension and an architectural feel, embodying the period in the purest of ways.