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René Lalique

A very fine Art Nouveau nymph brooch by René Lalique, designed as a winged nymph, part female, part insect, the naked nymph of cast gold has antennae and outstretched wings. The wings are decorated with pale green plique-à-jour enamel, edged with a darker green border flowing into foiled green enamel globules, mounted in 18 karat gold.
Signed LALIQUE.
Paris, circa 1897-1898.