Wolfers Frères fine jewelry

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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.