Collection Wolfers & Petrucci: Hidden Treasures
Catalogue of the selling exhibition in Galerie St-John, Ghent (Belgium), exhibition from the 23rd of November to the 24th of December. 100 sculptures and (art) objects by Philippe and Marcel Wolfers, silver by Wolfers Frères, etc.
Catalogue of the selling exhibition in Galerie St-John, Ghent (Belgium), exhibition from the 23rd of November to the 24th of December. 100 sculptures and (art) objects by Philippe and Marcel Wolfers, silver by Wolfers Frères, etc.
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Philippe <strong>Wolfers</strong><br />
Pendant & broche Emaux Translucides, 1910<br />
Watercolour and ink on paper<br />
Dimensions: 35,5 × 30 cm (sheet)<br />
Signed: “Ph.W. 4.7.10” bottom right<br />
Provenance:<br />
<strong>Wolfers</strong> Frères<br />
Private collection<br />
Art market, Brussels<br />
Original drawings of jewellery which are signed and dated by Phillipe <strong>Wolfers</strong><br />
are almost impossible to find. This drawing, depicting an orchid, shows that<br />
pendants were often designed to double as broches. What is remarkable about<br />
this drawing is the fact that it is dated the 4th of July 1910. As far as we know, this<br />
is one of the last known designs for an art nouveau jewel by the artist. It proves<br />
that even though the art nouveau style was almost out of fashion in 1910, clients<br />
still wanted to have a jewel, designed by Philippe <strong>Wolfers</strong> himself and in the style<br />
of his greatest creations.<br />
Although this drawing is unique, the jewel itself could have been made<br />
in several copies. The model is not in the “Exemplaires Uniques” repertoire.<br />
The drawing most certainly belonged to the archives of <strong>Wolfers</strong> Frères, but we<br />
cannot establish how it came onto the art market.<br />
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