ARNOULD, Aimé
Dragonflies and lotus flowers" necklace
Art Nouveau period, in yellow gold with diamonds representing two dragonflies facing each other (1C) resting on a lotus flower set with a faceted aquamarine of approx. 1.20 carats, the chain worked and embellished with floral motifs, two of which are centered with old-cut diamonds.
Signed
French work, circa 1905
L necklace: 40 cm - L motif: 5.8 cm - H 3.9 cm
Pb: 28.32 g (18K-750/1000)
Bibliography: this necklace is shown in Aimé Arnould's catalog "Album de bijoux d'art ciselé en or et en platine" under no. 230.
This artist, trained as a bookbinder, discovered goldsmithing at the end of the 19th century, inspired by Fouquet, Vever and Lalique.
His goldsmithing career spanned the period from 1900 to 1945, and he became a recognized player among his peers.
