Georges fouquet

Alphonse (Alfons) Mucha (1860 – 1939) was a Czech painter and decorative artist born in 1860 born in the town of Ivančice, Moravia. He is best known for his luxurious poster and product designs, which encapsulate the Art Nouveau style. Contemporary interest in his work was revived in 1980 after an exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris. For biographical notes on Mucha see part 1. For earlier works see parts 1 - 6 also. This is part 7 of a 12-part series on the works of Alphonse Mucha: Part…

Fuchsia Necklace designed by Alphonse Mucha and made by jeweler Georges Fouquet in opal, cabochon sapphire, pearl, and gold (1905)

This remarkable pendant marks a high point in the three-year partnership of Fouquet, the renowned French jeweler, and Mucha, the Czech graphic artist whose work has become synonymous with Art Nouveau style

AN ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL, OPAL, GARNET AND PEARL "PEACOCK" BROOCH, BY GEORGES FOUQUET

Meredith​​ Etherington-Smith on why the turn-of-the-century art movement inspired by natural forms is all the rage again

A fabulous pin perhaps depicting a fallen angel? (Designed by Alphonse Mucha) ~Splendor

The brilliant French master craftsman Georges Fouquet (1862-1957) created sublime works of jewelry art in both the Art Nouveau and the Art Deco Periods.Hailing from one of the great French jewelry…

AN ART NOUVEAU OPAL, ENAMEL AND PEARL PENDENT NECKLACE, BY GEORGES FOUQUET

Detail via Sotheby's Hello dear readers. The winter antiques/auction season is charging forward despite the fact that we have had little proof that winter has actually taken place in the Northeast thus far. As many of you know I am greatly distracted by interesting and historic jewelry. Thankfully Sotheby's Important Jewels sale this month does not disappoint. The specialists were able to cull a few fine Art Nouveau stunners from different collections for an impressive section in the sale…