A professional graphic designer who uses her background in art history and restoration to create everyday objects you can enjoy in your home or as wearable art. It's a joy to bring the best art and design of ages past into everyday life, plus invitations and DIY party projects. If you don't already share my love for artists and illustrators such as Alphonse Mucha, Edmund Dulac, Beatrix Potter, Carl Larsson and John Tenniel, perhaps you'll discover a new enthusiasm.
Showing posts with label Necklaces. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Mucha Woman Among the Flowers Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace

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Mucha Woman Among the Flowers Art Nouveau Necklace

Femme Parmi Les Fleurs (Woman among the Flowers) c. 1900. by Alphonse Mucha. Graceful, flowing lines and the yummiest of colors. I love the combination of the raspberry syrup and the watermelon pinks. This is one gorgeous pendant.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.

Matching items are available in my gallery's Alphons Mucha Woman Among the Flowers Collection.

Mucha Woman with a Daisy Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace

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Femme A La Marguerite (Woman with a Daisy) c. 1900 by Alphons Mucha. Fluid lines and a marvelously subtle palette. Sheer grace!

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating
Matching items are available in my gallery's Alphonse Mucha Woman with a Daisy Collection for coordinating items.

Verneuil Art Nouveau Seahorse Round Pendant Necklace

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Elegant Sea Horses by Maurice Pillard-Verneuil
Elegant seahorses cling to undulating seaweed. You can almost feel the gentle sway of the water. Sophisticated palette of onyx black and chamoisee brown on an Isabelline (similar to parchment white) background . One of M.P. Verneuil's signature designs and a fine example of Gilded Age grace and refinement.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.
Also available in the square shape, along with matching items in my gallery's Combinaisons Ornementales Collection.

About the artist: Maurice Pillard-Verneuil studied under Art Nouveau master Eugene Grasset. An early interest in Japanese printmaking blossomed into a passion for Asian art after his visit to Southeast Asia. In love with nature and the natural world, he drew inspiration from plants, flowers, animals, insects and marine life.

About this artwork:This particular design is from a suite of 60 color lithographs after decorative Art Nouveau devices by Mucha, Verneuil and Auriol found in the book 'Combinaisons Ornementales se Multipliant à l'Infini à l'Aide du Miroir' (Decorative Combinations, Infinitely Multiplied with a Mirror) by George Auriol, pseudonym of Jean-Georges Huyot, journalist, poet, songwriter, painter and engraver. Published in the year 1900 by Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts, Paris.

It is a joy to bring the best art of previous centuries into our own for everyday use and enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy wearing this necklace as much as I enjoyed working on the design.

Verneuil Art Nouveau Seahorse Square Pendant Necklace

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Elegant Sea Horses by Maurice Pillard-Verneuil
Elegant seahorses cling to undulating seaweed. You can almost feel the gentle sway of the water. Sophisticated palette of onyx black and chamoisee brown on an Isabelline (similar to parchment white) background . One of M.P. Verneuil's signature designs and a fine example of Gilded Age grace and refinement.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating
This same necklace also comes in the round pendant shape, available along with matching items in my gallery's Combinaisons Ornementales Collection.

About the artist: Maurice Pillard-Verneuil studied under Art Nouveau master Eugene Grasset. An early interest in Japanese printmaking blossomed into a passion for Asian art after his visit to Southeast Asia. In love with nature and the natural world, he drew inspiration from plants, flowers, animals, insects and marine life.

About this artwork:This particular design is from a suite of 60 color lithographs after decorative Art Nouveau devices by Mucha, Verneuil and Auriol found in the book 'Combinaisons Ornementales se Multipliant à l'Infini à l'Aide du Miroir' (Decorative Combinations, Infinitely Multiplied with a Mirror) by George Auriol, pseudonym of Jean-Georges Huyot, journalist, poet, songwriter, painter and engraver. Published in the year 1900 by Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts, Paris.

It is a joy to bring the best art of previous centuries into our own for everyday use and enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy wearing this necklace as much as I enjoyed working on the design.

Verneuil Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Necklace

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Verneuil Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Necklace

"Papillon" Nature-Inspired Butterfly Motif
Nature-inspired Art Nouveau butterfly trails his French name behind him in a fresh and pleasing script. Classy color scheme of viridian (blue green) and chamoisee brown. I love the sense of movement here. This little butterfly has a certain charm you just can't resist. I think it's his little smile and the way he looks at you.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.

Matching items available in my gallery's Combinaisons Ornementales Collection.

About the artist: Maurice Pillard-Verneuil studied under Art Nouveau master Eugene Grasset. An early interest in Japanese printmaking blossomed into a passion for Asian art after his visit to Southeast Asia. In love with nature and the natural world, he drew inspiration from plants, flowers, animals, insects and marine life.

About this artwork:This particular design is number 50 from a suite of 60 color lithographs after decorative Art Nouveau devices by Mucha, Verneuil and Auriol found in the book 'Combinaisons Ornementales se Multipliant à l'Infini à l'Aide du Miroir' (Decorative Combinations, Infinitely Multiplied with a Mirror) by George Auriol, pseudonym of Jean-Georges Huyot, journalist, poet, songwriter, painter and engraver. Published in the year 1900 by Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts, Paris.

It is a joy to bring the best art of previous centuries into our own for everyday use and enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy wearing this necklace as much as I enjoyed working on the design.

Renaissance Angel Melozzo da Forli Pendant Necklace

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Angelo Musicanto - Melozzo da Forli - 1480
Angelo Musicanto (Music-Making Angel) by Melozzo da Forli, 1480. I love the uplifting colors, the expression on the angel's face, and that beautiful Cimabue blue sky between his outstretched wings. Especially treasured at Christmas time, beautful and tasteful all the year through.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.

This is also available in the square pendant shape. Matching items available in my gallery's Melozzo da Forli Angels Collection.

Beautiful Burne-Jones Angel Square Pendant Necklace

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Angel Playing a Flageolet Edward Coley Burne-Jones
Angel Playing a Flageolet (Aesthetic Movement, 19th century) by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. Sophisticated palette of deep, rich reds, chocolate browns and jet black. Especially treasured at Christmas time, beautiful and tasteful year round.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.

Matching items available in my gallery's Burne-Jones Angels Collection.

About the original work of art: Burne-Jones painted two sets of three angels playing musicalinstruments, a small set in oil and a larger one in tempera. (Tempera was a medium favored by Italian Renaissance artists and involved the fusion of pigments with water and egg yolk. Burne-Jones was one of the few -- if not the only -- Aesthetic Movement artists to revive its use.

The artist retained this work in his own studio for ten years before parting with it to the dealers from whom it was immediately bought. Ah, I can understand why the artist was loathe to part with it, and why a buyer immediately snapped it up.

Beautiful Burne-Jones Angel Pendant Necklace

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Angel Playing a Flageolet Edward Coley Burne-Jones
Angel Playing a Flageolet, tempera and gold paint on paper, c. 1878 by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. Palette is drawn from the Renaissance, rich in red, blue and gold. Especially treasured at Christmas time, beautful and tasteful all the year through.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.
Matching items available in my gallery'sBurne-Jones Pre-Raphaelite Angels Collection.

About the original work of art: Burne-Jones painted two sets of three angels playing musicalinstruments, a small set in oil and a larger one in tempera. (Tempera was a medium favored by Italian Renaissance artists and involved the fusion of pigments with water and egg yolk. Burne-Jones was one of the few -- if not the only -- Aesthetic Movement artists to revive its use.

The artist retained this work in his own studio for ten years before parting with it to the dealers from whom it was immediately bought. Ah, I can understand why the artist was loathe to part with it, and why a buyer immediately snapped it up.

Renaissance Raphael Angel Pendant Necklace

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Angel (fragment of the Baronci Altarpiece) 1500-01
The face of an angel as only Raphael could paint it. I love the composition and the purity of line. Rich palette of Renaissance red and green balanced with black and white.Perfect at Christmas time, beautiful and tasteful all year round.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.
Matching items available in my gallery's Raphael Angels Collection,

About the original work of art:
Artist: Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael)
Title: Angel (fragment of the Baronci Altarpiece)
Date: 1500-01
Period or Movement: Italian High Renaissance
Medium and Support: Oil on wood, 31 x 27 cm
Location: Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia
Notes: The altarpiece was badly damaged in the earthquake of 1789. This angel fragment is one of the few unblemished fragments salvaged from it after the disaster.

Colorful Gould Hummingbird Pendant Necklace

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Exquisitely colorful hummingbird hovering above waterlilies by Gould. Eulampis jugularis ("Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird") from Monograph of Trochilidae 1849-1861, J. & H. Gould & Richter. Colors include aquamarine, aqua green and blue, hummingbird green and black.

Matching items available in my gallery's Hummingbirds Collection.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating

Alphonse Mucha Christmas Poinsettias Pendant Necklace

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Alphonse Mucha Christmas Poinsettias Pendant Necklace
Vibrant Poinsettias in shades of cherise pink, fuchsia, orchid and vermilion to any dreary winter's day.
Matching items available in my gallery'sAlphonse Mucha Christmas Poinsettias Collection.

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.
About the original work of art:
Artist: Alphons Mucha
Title: Le Rubis (The Ruby)
Date: 1900
Period or Movement: Art Nouveau
Medium and Support: Color Lithograph
Série de lithographies en couleurs intitulée Les Pierres Précieuses

Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating

Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Pendant Necklace

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Redoute Red Camellia Botanical Print Pendant Necklace
As a Camellia grower myself, I can attest that all of us Camellia lovers are positively passionate about these little trees -- so if there's a Camellia fancier in your life, you've found the perfect gift!

I adore this particular print: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Matching items and more in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

Square Sterling Silver Plate Necklace  Sterling silver plate chain is 18" with 3" extender and lobster claw clasp. Necklace arrives in a special black felt bag. Finished with UV resistant, waterproof, glossy coating.