Art Deco bracelet by Jean Painlevé, 1930s – Yellow galalith & gold-tone metal

Bracelet by Jean Painlevé , a designer renowned for his marine-inspired jewelry, dating from the 1930s . This Art Deco piece in gilded metal is adorned with yellow Galalith plaques, decorated with silver seahorses in relief, a recurring marine symbol in Painlevé's creations.

This bracelet is made of articulated links decorated with gold twists, and it is secured by an original safety chain. The "Made in France" marking is visible on the inside.

About Jean Painlevé

Jean Painlevé (1902-1989) is known not only for his scientific films but also for his jewelry designs. From the early 1930s, he developed a passion for the art of jewelry, creating original and avant-garde pieces. His creations are distinguished by a unique aesthetic, blending Art Deco geometry, transparency, and inspiration drawn from the natural world: seashells, insects, seahorses, and other organic forms. True to his approach linking art and science , Painlevé designed jewelry that expresses the beauty of natural structures through techniques that were modern for the time.

A rare and sought-after jewel, a testament to the surrealist and naturalist influence of Jean Painlevé, perfect for collectors of antique jewelry, Art Deco enthusiasts or those passionate about the marine world.

Features :

• Period : 1930s

• Style : Art Deco, nautical inspiration

• Creator : Jean Painlevé

• Material : Gold-plated metal, yellow galalith

• Dimensions :

  • Length: 18 cm (7.08 in) – Inner circumference: 16.5 cm (6.49 in)

  • Width: 2.6 cm (1.02 in)

  • Depth: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)

  • Weight: 74 g

State :

Very good overall condition, with some signs of wear and a patina consistent with its age. The safety chain is present and functional. Slight wear on some of the central elements, see photos.

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