Jean Painlevé 1930s Seahorse Design Vintage Dress Clip

    £75.00

    Featuring an unusual and evocative design, this dress clip dates from the 1930s and was created in France by Jean Painlevé.

    Condition Report:

    Very Good - Some surface scratching to the metal and black plastic. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece. 

     

    For more information about this clip, read below...

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    The Details...

    This dress clip is constructed from brassl. It features a scroll design at one end, detailed with a black plastic tube. There is also a black plastic panel at the centre of the dress clip, detailed with a gilt metal seahorse design. The dress clip measures 4.5cm x 3.5cm.

    A Short History...

    Fascinatingly, Jean Painlevé was not a costume jewellery creator, but a French avant-garde filmmaker. He was widely celebrated for his films on marine life, particularly 'L'Hippocampe' (The Seahorse), which prompted the creation of a range of jewellery and fabrics in 1936 inspired by his work. This dress clip is from this famous Painlevé collection of jewels.

    Wear it With...

    This dress clip would look chic worn attached to the top of a buttoned up denim or white shirt.

    Product Details

    BR500

    Data sheet

    Era
    Art Deco
    Occasion
    Cocktail and Evening
    Style
    Inspired by Nature
    Colour
    Black

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