A Rare French Art Nouveau Stick Pin by Emile Vernier in 18k Yellow Gold
Item Details
A rare French Art Nouveau stick pin (circa 1886) by renowned French Sculptor Emile Venier in 18k – 22k yellow gold. The beautifully sculpted round pin depicts a coin with the profile of a woman representing ‘Spring’, the intricate details show flowers in her hair and a curl draped over her bare shoulder. The pin’s stick is twisted at the top and the piece remains in the original jewelry box from the well respected jewelry shop of Eugene Marcus in Berlin. Emile Venier was one of the foremen of the revival of ‘Medaillist’ art in France around 1886. He received numerous medals from the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, the Paris Exposition of 1899 and the prestigious French Medal of Honour.
- This item has been tested and verified by an independent GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Condition
, in the original hinged box which is also in very good condition.
Dimensions
, the pin weighs approximately 3.3 dwt.
Item #
14CIN022-141
