Art Nouveau Figural Ring
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This exceptional antique French ring is a sculptural embodiment of the Art Nouveau aesthetic, crafted in 18K gold and dating to around 1900. The intricately hand-engraved design centres on a serene female figure with flowing hair and daisy-like blossoms - a classic motif of the movement. The ring is marked with a French 18K gold hallmark and carries the stamp Déposé, denoting a registered or patented design.The profile of the woman, framed by long, curling tendrils of hair, closely recalls the work of sculptor-jeweller Albert Marionnet, who exhibited several highly similar rings at the Paris Salons of 1900 and 1901 (see: The Paris Salons: Jewellery, Volume L–Z, Alastair Duncan). While unsigned, this ring fits firmly within the context of turn-of-the-century Parisian atelier work and the wider vogue for figural jewellery displayed at the 1900 Exposition Universelle.Stylistically, the ring reflects the influence of artists like Alphonse Mucha, whose sensual, elongated muses came to define the Art Nouveau vision of femininity. The figure’s features are subtly expressive, her hair sweeping dramatically around the shank to form a fully sculptural surround. Every element has been crisply hand-engraved with fine detail and a soft, matte texture typical of French goldwork of the period.The ring is substantial in hand — weighing exactly 10.00 grams — and has excellent finger coverage while remaining ergonomic and comfortable to wear. It measures 18mm from north to south at the front, tapering to 3mm at the back.Size: UK N / US 6.75Condition: Excellent antique condition. No losses or visible wear to the detail. Design remains crisp and well preserved.Comparable examples can be found in French museum collections and specialist literature on the Paris Salons. Jewellery of this type was favoured by Belle Époque actresses and bohemian elite such as Sarah Bernhardt and Countess Greffulhe — women at the forefront of artistic and political change.
This exceptional antique French ring is a sculptural embodiment of the Art Nouveau aesthetic, crafted in 18K gold and dating to around 1900. The intricately hand-engraved design centres on a serene female figure with flowing hair and daisy-like blossoms - a classic motif of the movement. The ring is marked with a French 18K gold hallmark and carries the stamp Déposé, denoting a registered or patented design.
The profile of the woman, framed by long, curling tendrils of hair, closely recalls the work of sculptor-jeweller Albert Marionnet, who exhibited several highly similar rings at the Paris Salons of 1900 and 1901 (see: The Paris Salons: Jewellery, Volume L–Z, Alastair Duncan). While unsigned, this ring fits firmly within the context of turn-of-the-century Parisian atelier work and the wider vogue for figural jewellery displayed at the 1900 Exposition Universelle.
Stylistically, the ring reflects the influence of artists like Alphonse Mucha, whose sensual, elongated muses came to define the Art Nouveau vision of femininity. The figure’s features are subtly expressive, her hair sweeping dramatically around the shank to form a fully sculptural surround. Every element has been crisply hand-engraved with fine detail and a soft, matte texture typical of French goldwork of the period.
The ring is substantial in hand — weighing exactly 10.00 grams — and has excellent finger coverage while remaining ergonomic and comfortable to wear. It measures 18mm from north to south at the front, tapering to 3mm at the back.
Size: UK N / US 6.75
Condition: Excellent antique condition. No losses or visible wear to the detail. Design remains crisp and well preserved.
Comparable examples can be found in French museum collections and specialist literature on the Paris Salons. Jewellery of this type was favoured by Belle Époque actresses and bohemian elite such as Sarah Bernhardt and Countess Greffulhe — women at the forefront of artistic and political change.
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