An elegant Art Nouveau plate from the Second Volume of the Album de la Décoration published by A. Calavas in Paris, showcasing jewelry and pendant designs by Maurice Daurat , the renowned goldsmith and art designer. It features necklaces, brooches, and medallions with undulating forms inspired by the plant world: stylized flowers, butterflies, sinuous stems, and enameled corollas. These creations reflect the symbiosis between nature and femininity, characteristic of the 1900 style. Originally, this lithograph served as a workshop reference for jewelers and decorators , a true support for study and inspiration intended to spread the organic language of Art Nouveau.
✦ Provenance: A. Calavas Publishing, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 36.5 × 26.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithograph on heavy laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition of the illustration – even yellowing and minor corner stains, full margins – small tears in the margin at the top of the page
An iconic testament to the inventive spirit of the Belle Époque – ideal for decorative framing or for collectors of applied arts and antique jewelry.
