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Alphonse Mucha​ (1860-1939) (after) - "The Precious Stones: Topaz, Ruby, Amethyst, Emerald, 1900"
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Alphonse Mucha​ (1860-1939) (after) - "The Precious Stones: Topaz, Ruby, Amethyst, Emerald, 1900"

- Alfons Mucha​ (after), giclée on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Stamp on verso. - Embossed stamp. - Signed in the plate. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Size: 38,5 x 62,5cm. - The Precious Stones (1900) is one of the most elegant and decorative masterpieces of the Art Nouveau movement, bringing together feminine beauty, floral symbolism and ornamental sophistication. Representing gemstones through idealised female figures, rich botanical motifs and intricate circular halos, the composition captures Mucha’s unmistakable ability to transform women, nature and design into a harmonious visual language of luxury, sensuality and timeless elegance. Created at the height of Mucha’s fame in Paris, the series reflects the refined aesthetic that made him one of the most recognisable artists of the Belle Époque. Each figure is associated with the symbolic character of a precious stone, combining flowing hair, delicate gestures, floral decoration and jewel-like colour. The work stands in close dialogue with Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Beardsley, Odilon Redon, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Egon Schiele and Alfred Roller, while its decorative power also connects naturally with the wider world of Symbolism, poster art, vintage design and early modern graphic culture. The visual richness of The Precious Stones makes it especially desirable for lovers of Art Nouveau prints, female portraits, vintage wall decor, floral art and sophisticated interior design. Its combination of ornamental detail, soft sensuality and elegant composition fits beautifully within contemporary interiors, romantic bedrooms and refined salons. Mucha’s influence extends far beyond the decorative arts of 1900. His flowing line, symbolic femininity and instantly recognisable compositions continue to resonate with modern and contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons, all of whom created strong visual identities capable of crossing the boundaries between fine art, design and popular culture. Within today’s broader collecting culture where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in carefully curated interiors Mucha’s imagery retains a unique decorative prestige. The Precious Stones offers exactly the kind of timeless visual beauty that appeals to admirers of Art Nouveau, Belle Époque elegance, floral symbolism, female portraiture and museum-inspired decoration.

No. 103921118

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Alphonse Mucha​ (1860-1939) (after) - "The Precious Stones: Topaz, Ruby, Amethyst, Emerald, 1900"

Alphonse Mucha​ (1860-1939) (after) - "The Precious Stones: Topaz, Ruby, Amethyst, Emerald, 1900"

- Alfons Mucha​ (after), giclée on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density).

- Stamp on verso.

- Embossed stamp.

- Signed in the plate.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Size: 38,5 x 62,5cm.

- The Precious Stones (1900) is one of the most elegant and decorative masterpieces of the Art Nouveau movement, bringing together feminine beauty, floral symbolism and ornamental sophistication. Representing gemstones through idealised female figures, rich botanical motifs and intricate circular halos, the composition captures Mucha’s unmistakable ability to transform women, nature and design into a harmonious visual language of luxury, sensuality and timeless elegance.

Created at the height of Mucha’s fame in Paris, the series reflects the refined aesthetic that made him one of the most recognisable artists of the Belle Époque. Each figure is associated with the symbolic character of a precious stone, combining flowing hair, delicate gestures, floral decoration and jewel-like colour. The work stands in close dialogue with Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Beardsley, Odilon Redon, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Egon Schiele and Alfred Roller, while its decorative power also connects naturally with the wider world of Symbolism, poster art, vintage design and early modern graphic culture.

The visual richness of The Precious Stones makes it especially desirable for lovers of Art Nouveau prints, female portraits, vintage wall decor, floral art and sophisticated interior design. Its combination of ornamental detail, soft sensuality and elegant composition fits beautifully within contemporary interiors, romantic bedrooms and refined salons.

Mucha’s influence extends far beyond the decorative arts of 1900. His flowing line, symbolic femininity and instantly recognisable compositions continue to resonate with modern and contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons, all of whom created strong visual identities capable of crossing the boundaries between fine art, design and popular culture.

Within today’s broader collecting culture where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in carefully curated interiors Mucha’s imagery retains a unique decorative prestige. The Precious Stones offers exactly the kind of timeless visual beauty that appeals to admirers of Art Nouveau, Belle Époque elegance, floral symbolism, female portraiture and museum-inspired decoration.

Final bid
€ 149
No reserve price

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