Art Nouveau Carved Horn Butterfly Brooch
Cute carved horn butterfly brooch dating from the turn of the 20th century, circa 1900. Such pieces, popular from around 1890 to 1915, brought together two distinct artistic movements: Japonesque and Art Nouveau, and the art form is generally credited to Elisabeth Bonté and Georges Pierre. This one has been fashioned after the likeness of a butterfly. It has a pleasing three-dimensionality and gorgeous colour and texture to the wings. Era: Art Nouveau, circa 1900 Material: Horn Size: 5.3cm by 3.2cm Marks: None, fittings tested as base metal Condition: Good antique condition; light wear consistent with age including some surface wear to the "paint" - see images.