Philippe wolfers biography of william

Access detailed sales records for overartists, and more than two decades of past auction results. Belgian - Log in Sign up. Access complete market analysis. Unlock exclusive artist performance data. Belgium made. Philippe Wolfers was the most prestigious of the Art Nouveau jewellers working in Brussels. These exotic orchids feature in the work of both.

The technical achievement of enamelling in plique-a-jour backless enamel on these undulating surfaces is impressive. Orchids symbolised the Art Nouveau movement and its fascination with nature, sensuality and exotic flowers. Delve deeper Discover more about this object. Show more.

Philippe wolfers biography of william

Object details Category Jewellery. InLouis Wolfers registered his maker's mark, consisting of a letter W above a boar's head. His workshop was situated at 23 rue des Longs Chariots. Inhe married Henriette Ruthenburg who contributed to the development of the firm. They took part in many different exhibitions and competitions and, bythe firm was achieving financial success.

After serving apprenticeships, their three sons, Philippe, Max and Robert were sent to France, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria to prospect for business. As a result, the Wolfers firm became associated with Bonnebacker of Amsterdam, P. This explains why some German assay and retailers marks are punched with Wolfers marks. It is a rare example of a personal mark using Masonic symbols.

One of his "ex. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk. Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. Download as PDF Printable version. In other projects. Wikimedia Commons Wikidata item. Belgian silversmith, jeweler, sculptor, medallist and designer. Royal Academy of Fine Arts.