Wolfers Frères fine jewelry

Wolfers Frères fine jewelry
Glycines (wisteria) bracelet. Watermelon tourmalines, opals, enamel, gold, garnets and rubies. Made in 1900 for World Exhibition in Paris. Sold in 2016 for $260,000 at Christie’s, a record for the company’s jewelry. Wolfers Frères fine jewelry

Wolfers Frères fine jewelry
The history of Wolfers Frères jewelry company began in 1834 founded by the Belgian jeweler Louis Wolfers. His sons joined the family business in 1875, assisting their father in the workshop in Brussels.
After Louis’ death in 1892, his three sons, including Philippe Wolfers, continued the family business. Originally, they created designs in the Rococo style, and later followed the aesthetics of modernity.
Noteworthy, Philippe Wolfers marked his pieces, made between 1897 and 1908, with his unique stamp to distinguish them from the company’s creations. In total, he created 131 unique works and stopped making jewelry by 1908. Instead, he concentrated on sculpture in marble, ivory and bronze. Also, the master was engaged in ceramics, furniture and metal decor items. This was due to the fact that the Art Nouveau style gradually began to go out of fashion.
After the death of Philippe Wolfers in 1929, his son Marcel (1886-1976) continued the family business and made it successful.
Since 1987, Patrick Descamps has run the prestigious Wolfers Frères company. His luxury boutiques are currently located at 1 Waterloo Boulevard in Brussels, Belgium.

Glycines bracelet, closeup
Glycines bracelet, closeup
Signature
Maker’s mark

Wolfers Frères fine jewelry

Bouquet brooch. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires
Bouquet brooch. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires
Brooch and pair of flower design clips with diamonds
Brooch and pair of flower design clips with diamonds
Brooch pendant in gold, diamonds, cultured pearls
Brooch pendant in gold, diamonds, cultured pearls
Cuff bracelet in gold braided wire, detail
Cuff bracelet in gold braided wire, detail
Cuff bracelet in gold braided wire, sapphires and diamonds
Cuff bracelet in gold braided wire, sapphires and diamonds
Demi parure consisting of a brooch and earrings. cultured pearl, diamond and emerald
Demi parure consisting of a brooch and earrings. cultured pearl, diamond and emerald
Earrings. Cultured pearl, diamond and emerald
Earrings. Cultured pearl, diamond and emerald
Floral and leaf design brooch with pavé diamonds, gold inserts and a pair of leaf ear clips
Floral and leaf design brooch with pavé diamonds, gold inserts and a pair of leaf ear clips
Geode brooch in rock crystal, citrines and cultured pearls
Geode brooch in rock crystal, citrines and cultured pearls
Gold rose brooch with diamond. 1971
Gold rose brooch with diamond. 1971
Moth brooch pendant. Stained glass enamel, rubies and diamonds. 1900
Moth brooch pendant. Stained glass enamel, rubies and diamonds. 1900
Pair of flower design clips with diamonds
Pair of flower design clips with diamonds
Ring, ruby and pink sapphire pavé, 18 ct gold
Ring, ruby and pink sapphire pavé, 18 ct gold
Trademark
Trademark
Featured in 1910 catalogue Wolfers Freres jewelry
Featured in 1910 catalogue Wolfers Freres jewelry
1954 poster
1954 poster
Philippe Wolfers
Philippe Wolfers (1858-1929)

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