Philippe Wolfers
Philippe Wolfers | |
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| Born | 16 April 1858  |
| Died | 13 December 1929 (aged 71) City of Brussels |
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| Occupation | Jewelry designer, medalist, visual artist |
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Philippe Wolfers (April 16, 1858 - December 13, 1929) was a Belgian silversmith and jeweller. His father, Louis Wolfers, was a jeweller.[1] He resided in La Hulpe, where he designed jewellery in the art nouveau style.[1] One of his vases is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.[2] One of his brooches sold for over £23,000 at a Bonhams auction in 2012.[1]
Honours
- 1923 : commander in the Order of the Crown.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "An art nouveau enamel, peridot and diamond brooch/pendant with opal drop, by Philippe Wolfers". Bonhams. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "Vase". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ Royal order of 21 July 1923.
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