Georg Jensen: An opal brooch/belt buckle in the shape of a dragonfly set with cabochon opals, mounted in silver. Design no. 11. Georg Jensen, circa 1908–14.
An opal brooch/belt buckle in the shape of a dragonfly set with cabochon opals, mounted in silver. Design no. 11. App. 4.5×7.5 cm. Georg Jensen, circa 1908–14.
Similar designed by Georg Jensen in 1903 prior to starting his company. Originally designed as a belt clasp, later turned into a brooch.
Art Nouveau jewelers, greatly influenced by depictions of nature in Japanese art, looked to the natural world for inspiration. Orchids, irises, lilies, ferns, snakes, dragonflies, and butterflies were all prevalent motifs in Art Nouveau jewelry. “The work of the French jeweler René Lalique appears also to have inspired Jensen. The dragonfly silver belt clasp that Jensen designed in 1903 that features a highly realistic dragonfly amid floriforms adorned with opals is evocative of Lalique's style, and of French Art Nouveau generally. Certainly, Lalique's work could not have escaped Jensen's attention since it was often featured in the leading decorative arts magazine of the day, and examples were purchased and exhibited by the Danish Museum of Decorative Arts.”
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An opal brooch/belt buckle in the shape of a dragonfly set with cabochon opals, mounted in silver. Design no. 11. App. 4.5×7.5 cm. Georg Jensen, circa 1908–14.
Similar designed by Georg Jensen in 1903 prior to starting his company. Originally designed as a belt clasp, later turned into a brooch.
Art Nouveau jewelers, greatly influenced by depictions of nature in Japanese art, looked to the natural world for inspiration. Orchids, irises, lilies, ferns, snakes, dragonflies, and butterflies were all prevalent motifs in Art Nouveau jewelry. “The work of the French jeweler René Lalique appears also to have inspired Jensen. The dragonfly silver belt clasp that Jensen designed in 1903 that features a highly realistic dragonfly amid floriforms adorned with opals is evocative of Lalique's style, and of French Art Nouveau generally. Certainly, Lalique's work could not have escaped Jensen's attention since it was often featured in the leading decorative arts magazine of the day, and examples were purchased and exhibited by the Danish Museum of Decorative Arts.”
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Payment is possible only by credit card in the salesroom or by bank transfer.
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