Art Nouveau Gold and Plique-à-jour Enamel and Gem-Set En Tremblant Dragonfly Motif Brooch

The gold dragonfly body set with a round cut ruby, round cut emerald eyes, an oval cabochon cut sapphire, and varying old cut diamonds, connected to four moveable wings decorated in plique-à-jour enamel and set with rough melee accents to edges, completed with a single pin stem with trombone clasp, body XRF testing 14KT, wings XRF testing 10KT.

1 x 2.5 in.

7.7 dwt.

From the Collection of Arthur J. Ressel, Ballwin, Missouri.

Arthur J. Ressel is a veteran personal property appraiser with 72 years of experience. His expertise has been relied upon by institutions including the St. Louis Art Museum, historical societies, and various other museums. He has served as a key appraiser for KETC Channel 9's "Trash or Treasure" appraisal fairs, hosted the radio programs "Ask the Appraiser" on WIVB and KTRS, and taught appraisal courses on antiques and collectibles at Jefferson College, earning recognition as a leading authority in personal property valuation.

Deficient two rough cut melee diamonds; diamonds with chips visible under 10x magnification.

$4,000 - 6,000