A rare and sinuous ring in hammered solid silver, depicting a female face by - Ring - Primi 900
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Rare solid sterling silver ring with a sculpted female face in Art Nouveau style from the early 1900s, stamped 900 and weighing 8.66 g.
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Description from the seller
Rare and fabulous authentic solid silver ring stamped, an example of Art Nouveau style jewelry (also known in Italy as Liberty style), typical of the period of the early 1900s.
Stamp on the back.
This piece presents the iconic characteristics of the artistic movement of the era:
Subject: The female face with long, flowing hair intertwined in organic and floral forms is one of the most famous themes of Art Nouveau.
Material: It is made of sterling silver (often indicated with the stamp 925 or 800) worked with the repoussé technique to create a detailed and plastically embossed relief.
Style: The curved lines, "whip-like", and the fusion between the human figure and natural elements are typical of designers and jewelers of the period 1890-1910, such as the famous Unger brothers (Unger Bros).
Art Nouveau, developed between the late 19th and early 20th centuries (Belle Époque), is an international artistic style that revolutionized decorative arts, architecture and graphics. Characterized by sinuous, asymmetric lines and nature-inspired forms (foliage, flowers, insects), it aimed to bring art into daily life, opposing industrialization.
Main Characteristics and Diffusion
Line of the "whip-like": Sinuous, curved and dynamic, fundamental in design.
Natural inspiration: Plant and animal motifs.
Modern materials: Use of iron, glass, cement and ceramic for decorations integrated with the structure.
Different names, unique style: Known as Liberty Style in Italy, Jugendstil in Germany, Secession in Austria, Modernismo in Spain.
Key Figures and Works
Architecture: Antoni Gaudí (Barcelona), Victor Horta (Brussels), Hector Guimard (entrances to the Paris Métro).
Painting and Graphics: Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, Aubrey Beardsley.
Applied Arts: Émile Gallé (glass), René Lalique (jewelry).
The movement deeply influenced design, fashion and graphic arts, laying the foundations for Modernism and anticipating Art Deco.
Private collection
Rare and fabulous authentic solid silver ring stamped, an example of Art Nouveau style jewelry (also known in Italy as Liberty style), typical of the period of the early 1900s.
Stamp on the back.
This piece presents the iconic characteristics of the artistic movement of the era:
Subject: The female face with long, flowing hair intertwined in organic and floral forms is one of the most famous themes of Art Nouveau.
Material: It is made of sterling silver (often indicated with the stamp 925 or 800) worked with the repoussé technique to create a detailed and plastically embossed relief.
Style: The curved lines, "whip-like", and the fusion between the human figure and natural elements are typical of designers and jewelers of the period 1890-1910, such as the famous Unger brothers (Unger Bros).
Art Nouveau, developed between the late 19th and early 20th centuries (Belle Époque), is an international artistic style that revolutionized decorative arts, architecture and graphics. Characterized by sinuous, asymmetric lines and nature-inspired forms (foliage, flowers, insects), it aimed to bring art into daily life, opposing industrialization.
Main Characteristics and Diffusion
Line of the "whip-like": Sinuous, curved and dynamic, fundamental in design.
Natural inspiration: Plant and animal motifs.
Modern materials: Use of iron, glass, cement and ceramic for decorations integrated with the structure.
Different names, unique style: Known as Liberty Style in Italy, Jugendstil in Germany, Secession in Austria, Modernismo in Spain.
Key Figures and Works
Architecture: Antoni Gaudí (Barcelona), Victor Horta (Brussels), Hector Guimard (entrances to the Paris Métro).
Painting and Graphics: Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, Aubrey Beardsley.
Applied Arts: Émile Gallé (glass), René Lalique (jewelry).
The movement deeply influenced design, fashion and graphic arts, laying the foundations for Modernism and anticipating Art Deco.
Private collection
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Style
Art Nouveau, Gothic
Free resizing offered
No
Metal
A rare and sinuous ring in hammered solid silver, depicting a female face by
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
8.66 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
Primi 900
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