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Antique Art Nouveau mourning and sentimental jewelry brooch with photographic portrait, Europe, ca. 1900–1920

Antique Art Nouveau mourning and sentimental jewelry brooch with photographic portrait, Europe, ca. 1900–1920

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Antique Art Nouveau brooch in black-finished metal, decorated with a sepia-toned male photographic portrait. It features an oval frame with an asymmetrical composition, adorned with relief ornamentation of leaves, scrolls, and floral motifs. The portrait is protected by a transparent cover, and the reverse retains a gilt metal plaque with the inscription "Lenu Email Déposé," as well as a long pin with an open C-clasp.

A piece of sentimental jewelry from the early 20th century, associated with the tradition of keeping personal portraits in brooches and commemorative jewelry. Its black finish also evokes the aesthetic of mourning jewelry, although a funerary use cannot be confirmed.

  • Style: Art Nouveau / Modernism
  • Period/Dating: Early 20th century, ca. 1900–1920
  • Decoration/Motif: Male photographic portrait, leaves and floral scrolls
  • Dimensions: Height 2.9 cm × width 2.7 cm
  • Origin: Europe, country undetermined
  • Materials: Black-finished metal, photographic portrait, gilt metal back plate, and transparent cover of undetermined material
  • Weight: 7.43 g

These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections consistent with their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We provide an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.

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