Finding old art at the brocante is as easy as finding plates, linens, or anything Louis Phillipe. But finding an art portfolio of jewelry is another thing all together. The other day at the brocante I found just that: A nineteen century, French jewelry design portfolio.
My mouth watered.
Above are two watercolor drawings:
One is a bracelet design, and the other a pendant.
Silver or gold?
Each piece of artwork in drawn, then water-colored.
A necklace, followed below by a bee ring.
The bee on the ring's body is a precious stone. The other is a beetle of some sort holding a diamond. Interesting.
A bee or a beetle?
What type of jewelry do you like best? I like necklaces.
The bracelet is delicately intricate. If made it would cost the price of a small used car, or a couple bottles of Chateau Margaux 2009?
What would you prefer:
The bracelet?
A small used car?
A couple bottles of Chateau Margaux?
or
The ability to design and draw like the above artist?
This one appears to be a sword with a piece of fabric draped over it.
I am not so fond of this one. Though I admire the workmanship.
In Paris you can take Jewelry classes at Van Cleef & Arpels,
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For more serious studies about jewelry making there is Ecole Boulle in Paris.
A cameo, and a couple of drop pendant.
A few years ago I sold these paintings/drawings… sort of sad about that.
I wonder if the designer ever saw any of her designs become pieces of jewelry?
If so how what stones were used, and how much did they cost to produce?
I wonder if any of these pieces are around, and if someone is wearing any of the today?
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