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Art Nouveau jeweler Lucien Gaillard

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Art Nouveau jeweler Lucien Gaillard

Stunning Dragonflies hair comb. Diamonds, emeralds, citrine, enamel. 1904. Art Nouveau jeweler Lucien Gaillard

Art Nouveau jeweler Lucien Gaillard

One of the most distinguished jewelers of his time, Lucien Gaillard (1861 – 1942) was a jeweler in the third generation, working in Art Nouveau style. The skill of the jeweler with the use of a minimum of funds and a subtle sense of material are worthy of admiration. Besides, he became known for his work with exotic materials, such as horn, and unsurpassed art with the use of enamels. In particular, refined brooches, hairpins, combs, rings, and perfume bottles strike with their beauty and sophisticated work. His original products were laconic and modest.
Meanwhile, in the late 60-ies of the 19th century, a general fascination with Japanese art began in Paris. Thus, invited Japanese masters gave lectures on the art of the East and conducted master classes. Accordingly, on the wave of this interest in the art of jewelry began to appear “Japanese motifs.”
Designers of jewelry no longer used precious stones, but tried to pay more attention to the beauty of the product and its meaning. Instead, they used carving on the horn, enamel and mother of pearl. In fact, the idea was the following: to oppose the real art to mass production of ornaments in factories.

Lucien Gaillard brooch. Gold, enamel, diamonds

Brooch. Gold, enamel, diamonds

After 1900, already in the period of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, appeared the image of a sensual woman with long hair. However, from 1880 to the 1890s it was considered disgusting to use a woman image – to decorate another woman. Characteristic for this period: very fine processing of parts, and the use of a mixture of enamels. These enamels were very fragile, and easily damaged.

Beetle pendant

Beetle pendant

Art Nouveau jeweler Lucien Gaillard

In France, hereditary jeweler Lucien Gayar studied at his grandfather’s company (1878 to 1892). His grandfather, Amedee Alexandre Gaillard (1811-1882) founded the company in 1840. Lucien became the head of this jewelry company in 1892. His works became recognized after the Paris Salons of 1903 and 1904. Collaborating with the artist on glass J.Viard, he actively used the Japanese style in his works. A distinctive feature in the work of Lucien – the finest work with the horn. He also made perfume bottles, and vases.

Daffodils hair pin

Daffodils hair pin

Frog princess pendant - gold, pearl

Frog princess pendant – gold, pearl

Beautiful composition - Fern and spider with a spider web. Suspension

Fern and spider pendant

Art Nouveau jeweler Lucien Gaillard

Tortoiseshell comb. Early 20th century. 12 cm

Art Nouevau hair comb with floral motif

Art Nouveau hair comb with floral motif

Blue swallows pendant-necklace

Blue swallows pendant-necklace

Delicate hair decoration Daffodils

Daffodil hair decoration

Exquisite Buckle (brooch) - wings of an insect

Buckle (brooch) – wings of an insect

Fine art jewelry for hair

Fine art jewelry for hair

Flower motif hair pin

Flower motif hair pin

Gold Ring with insect

Insect motif Gold Ring

Golden ears of wheat - exquisite decoration

Golden ears of wheat

Grass motif hair pin

Grass motif hair pin

Grasshopper Ring

Grasshopper Ring

Insect pendant

Insect pendant

Delicate dragonfly Comb for hair - diamonds, emeralds, citrine, enamel. 1904

Dragonfly hair ornament. Diamonds, emeralds, citrine, enamel. 1904

Moth, 1900. Gold, enamel, citrine, carved horn

Moth, 1900. Gold, enamel, citrine, carved horn

Nature inspired hair comb

Nature inspired hair comb

Seagull - suspension

Seagull pendant

Swallows hair comb

Swallows hair comb

Swan - exquisite belt buckle

Swan – exquisite belt buckle

Thistle and bees

Thistle and bees

Thistle necklace

‘Ironweed’ necklace (about 1903, gold, enamel, opals)

Wonderful butterfly earrings-clips

Wonderful butterfly earrings-clips

Owl ring

Owl ring

Thistle necklace. 1903. Gold, opals, enamel

Thistle necklace. 1903. Gold, opals, enamel

Peacock pendant-brooch

Peacock pendant-brooch