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Jewellery
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Buckle
c. 1903-04
René Lalique
Gold, enamel, opal, sapphire
d. 18.2 cm
UEA 21122René Lalique initiated a revolution in French jewellery design by asserting that his work should be valued for its design and craftsmanship, rather than for the value of the materials used. His technical virtuosity is demonstrated by the sophisticated use of transparent enamel held in fine metal cells on the wings of this piece – a technique known as ‘pliqué à jour’. The two butterflies on either side of the central opal beetle are delicately hinged so that they move with the movement of the wearer.
This image and details on previous pages © ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2005 « Back to collection listing
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