Jean Painlevé. Art Deco Bakelite and Metal Brooch, Vintage Jewelry - 1930s

Jean PAINLEVÉ. Art Deco brooch in Bakelite and metal, Vintage Jewelry - 1930s

Jean Painlevé (1902-1989) is not only known for his scientific films, but also for his creations in the field of jewelry.

In the early 1930s, he began to take an interest in the art of jewelry, a passion that led him to create original and avant-garde pieces.

Her creations are distinguished by their unique aesthetic, inspired by nature and organic forms.

Painlevé designed jewelry characterized by geometric shapes following the Art Deco style and plays of transparency, often inspired by the structures of living things: shells, insects, but also elements related to science and biology.

His work reflected a desire to link art and science, an approach that was already evident in his films.

Through his jewelry, he sought to express the beauty of natural forms while using techniques that were modern for the time.

Origin: France.

Period: 1930 / Art Deco

Style: Designer jewelry, Art Deco jewelry

Material: Gold-plated metal, Bakelite.

Colour: Gold, grey / blue.

Condition: Good condition, see photos for more details.

Length: 4 cm

Width: 3.7 cm

Thickness: 1 cm

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