Fouquet
Country | |
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City | Paris |
Symbol | arrow, cartouche, diamond, frame, kite, whip |
Shape | cartouche, diamond, frame, kite |
Era | e. c.1852 – 1936 |
Description
Specialties
- Founded by Alphones Fouquet (1828-1911)
- Rue Royale
- Son, Jean Fouquet (1899-1984)
c.1862-1868
- Filigree with stones.
- Cameos & Miniatures.
- Mythical beasts such as griffins, chimera and the sphinx.
- Jewelry produced for export worldwide.
c.1870s
- Fouquet began to develop his Renaissance Revival style for which he became renowned.
1878 World Exhibition
- Strong influences of the ancient world and historic revival.
1878 International Exhibition, Amsterdam
- Convertible necklace/tiaras featuring email en ronde bosse.
1895
- Georges (1862-1957) Took over the firm.
- Registers his mark.
Specialized
- Art Nouveau & Art Deco Styles.
- Extensive use of Enamel and Colored Stones.
- Learned the jewelry arts at Rouvenat.
1900 World Exhibition
- Featured jewelry designed by Alphonse Mucha, who also designed the interiors for the shop at Rue Royale in 1901.
- Etienne Tourette was employed as an enameller.
1919
- Son Jean (1899-1961) joins the firm, specializing in Art Deco jewels.