Natural or Not Natural - Opinions Needed!

[GemGeek]

My favorite is every little bit of it. The details are superb. <sigh>

 

[dmj]

would have been a nice one to have

last time in auction it was around 18k what sound like a lott but in a good house it will reach 100 000k

so you can see why i was a little sad missing out on it

 

[KarinK]

I had the privilege of seeing a Faberge / Lalique exhibition in San Francisco some years ago. I found the Lalique pieces beautiful but very 'dark'.

- Karin

 

[LitGeek]

Phenomenal piece dmj, so sorry it was pulled!

Karin Lucky you! I bet that was quite an interesting exhibition!

 

[MSC]

Karin, was that the traveling "Imperishable Beauty" exhibition? I went to see that one when it came to the Cincinnati Museum of Art. I was swooning from start to finish!

 

[whicker]

Are those opals or pearls set into the necklace chain? It is gorgeous work! I wonder what the original dress/outfit would be for it?

 

[kiwipaul]

The Lang Jewelry University has a page on Alphonse Fouquet here: http://www.langantiques.com/university/index.php/Fouquet

I believe it was his son George Fouquet who was the genius creator of spectacular Art Nouveau pieces.

That Fouquet Abalone Pearl and Plique-?-Jour Enamel Brooch with Chatelaine, 1901 (Photo Courtesy of Christie's) is as good as it gets!

 

[GemGeek]

I have the Imperishable Beauty book -- highly recommended by ME!

 

[MSC]

Blaire, you're hysterical! That one is on my wishlist, no doubt, especially since no photography was allowed at the exhibition!

 

[whicker]

Enlighten me- What is a chatelaine in this context? I thought it was the Lady owner of a chateau..

 

[KarinK]

Karin, was that the traveling "Imperishable Beauty" exhibition? I went to see that one when it came to the Cincinnati Museum of Art. I was swooning from start to finish!

It was called Artistic Luxury (http://www.famsf.org/press-room/artistic-luxury-faberg-tiffany-lalique). I can't believe I was actually in town, without kids!

- Karin

 

[KarinK]

It was called Artistic Luxury (http://www.famsf.org/press-room/artistic-luxury-faberg-tiffany-lalique). I can't believe I was actually in town, without kids!

- Karin

I was there with a friend who even more New Age than me. I thought the guard was going to throw us out when Brad started chanting at a sacophagus to free some soul fragment apparently trapped in there

 

[LitGeek]

I was there with a friend who even more New Age than me. I thought the guard was going to throw us out when Brad started chanting at a sacophagus to free some soul fragment apparently trapped in there

Lol, too funny! I bet you had fun though.

kiwipaul That brooch is extraordinary! I imagine IRL it is breathtaking!

GemGeek Thank you for the book recommendation.

 

[MSC]

It was called Artistic Luxury (http://www.famsf.org/press-room/artistic-luxury-faberg-tiffany-lalique). I can't believe I was actually in town, without kids!

- Karin

Thank you for the link!

 

[kiwipaul]

Hi Wicker, a chatelaine was a decorative item like a watch hanger, with multiple short chains hanging from it. The multiple short chains carried all the necessary items for the lady of the house as she went about her daily routine.

See http://www.pinterest.com/deskitems/chatelaine-etui-and-necessaire/

 

[Isi]

The ch?telaines were worn by the ch?telaines, that's why !

They were tied by a hook to the belt of the said ladies.

 

[whicker]

Thanks, Paul! All the pictures are fascinating- I thought that the keys to the parts of the chateau would be the necessary items. I also find it interesting that women were expected to read and write, in addition to beauty and sewing. The whistle seems just as important.