All jewelry in this catalogue is of exceptional quality and is original to its era. All jewelry, gemstones and gold are guaranteed authentic as described. Any item may be returned promptly (in the same condition as dispatched) for a full refund. We hope that you enjoy this year's selection of antique and estate jewelry. Should a piece of jewelry catch your eye, please call us on our toll-free telephone number. We are only happy to describe the item in more detail.
We are always interested in purchasing fine antique and estate jewelry, silver, and objet d'art. With our ability to sell from Zürich to Hong Kong, we can offer the highest prices possible. All transactions are strictly confidential and are arranged at your convenience.
www.nelsonrarities.com The world's most famous and wealthiest denizens journeyed to Paris at the turn of the century for the Paris World's Fair of 1900. There, people were treated to an artistic revolution never seen before....the culmination of the Art Nouveau movement. Among the highlights at this World's Fair was the collection of Baron Joseph Vitta (1860-1940), the son of a wealthy European banking family and one of the great patrons of the arts. On display was an incredible toiletry set including a hand mirror, currently at the Cleveland Museum, and this "coupe sur pied" pictured here. This magnificent example of Art Nouveau is of intricate yellow gold filigree with Baron Joseph Vitta's distinctive monogram. Its base and cup is of plique-à-jour enamel in a motif of fruits, berries, leaves and ribbons. Many famous artists of the era worked on Baron Vitta's objects including the sculptor Auguste Rodin, the enamellist Alexandre Riquet, and the designer Felix Bracquemond. Coupe sur pied of gold, plique-à-jour enamel and enamel by Felix Bracquemond and Alexandre Riquet for Baron Joseph Vitta and exhibited at the Paris World's Fair, 1900.
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