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Adolf Mayer Sen.
German Secessionist Brooch
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Adolf Mayer Sen.
German Secessionist Brooch
Silver Ivory Chalcedony Marcasite
H 3.70cm (1.46 in) | W 6.00cm (2.36 in)
| Origin | German, c. 1926 |
| Marks | 'ATM' monogram '900' 'AM' & 'Original Handarbeit' |
| Case | Fitted Case |
| Condition | Very good |
| Weight | 17.80 Grams |
A fusion of Japonisme & the Wiener Werkstatte. The asymmetry of the green oval chalcedony garlanded with ivory laurels reinforcing the Japanese Wabi-sabi, but still holding on to the late Wiener Werkstatte idiom.
Literature
cf. Schmuck der 20er und 30er Jahre in Deutschland, Christianne Weber, p. 253 & 371, cat. no. 472 & 473
Price Code
Ref No 4864
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