O is for Owl (Art Nouveau – #AtoZChallenge)


by Lillian Csernica on April 18, 2017

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Owl pendant in gold, silver, and enamel, clutching a pearl. Faberge, Moscow, Russia, 1916-1917.

 

Green and rose enamel. The gemstone is likely amethyst.

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Ladies’ evening bag. Leather with textured detailing back and front. Banded agate eyes with rubies surrounding them. Diamond-set beak and claws.

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Hair comb by Paul and Henri Vever, circa 1900. Honey-colored horn embellished with jewels.

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Stomacher brooch by Cartier, 1907. Platinum, diamonds, eight sapphires.

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Art Nouveau owl bookends.

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French art nouveau brooch by Gautrait. Enameled gold, diamond, sapphire and opal.

 

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Filed under #atozchallenge, Art Nouveau, artists, classics, creativity, history, Lillian Csernica, nature

4 responses to “O is for Owl (Art Nouveau – #AtoZChallenge)

  1. Love the Fabergé pendant!

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  2. Everything is absolutely lovely… but that handbag!

    @JazzFeathers
    The Old Shelter – 1940s Film Noir

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  3. The owl hair comb really caught my eye!

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