Description: Obverse : "exposition internationale Bruxelles 1897", signed by belgian medalist Jules Lagae, and maker's signature : WolfersReverse : coat of arms of BelgiumDiameter : 70 mm or 2.75 inchesWeight : 152 gramsMetal : bronzePhilippe Wolfers (16 April 1858 – 13 December 1929) was a Belgian silversmith, jeweler, sculptor, medallist and designer. His mature work belongs to the Art Nouveau style, while in his later years his work aligned with Art Deco. As a jewel designer, he was less prolific than his French contemporary René Lalique. Nevertheless his "exemplaire unique" series of jewelry is among the finest jewelry created in Art Nouveau. Wolfers is also known for his sculptures, decorative objects and tableware executed in precious materials such as silver, bronze, ivory and marble. He also designed vases and objects in glass and faience. From the 1890s his creations in silverware and jewelery were marked by the influence of naturalism and Japanese art. He was one of the few to work with ivory, which he exhibited at the Brussels International Exhibition of 1897. A pupil of Eugène Grasset, in 1898 he took part in the Exhibition for the students of the Guérin School. In 1888, he directed the Committee of Apprentices of Jewish Youth and the circle Pour l'art. From 1910, he returned to straighter geometries and reached his peak at the Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition in 1925 with a living room he designed down to the smallest detail. He trains Charles Samuel in the art of the medal.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Tourcoing
End Time: 2024-10-07T22:20:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Brand: belgian mint
Composition: Bronze
Type: Medal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
Modified Item: No
