Virginia Museum of Fine Arts acquires enameled choker by Belgian jeweler Philippe Wolfers
Philippe Wolfers (Belgium), Wisteria Glycines Choker, 19001902.
RICHMOND, VA
.-The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced their recent acquisition of the Wisteria Glycines Choker designed by Philippe Wolfers (18581929). The choker is one of only 131 unique pieces designed by the renowned Belgian jeweler.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has the finest collection of European Art Nouveau decorative arts in the United States, said Alex Nyerges, VMFAs Director and CEO. This is one of the most exquisite examples of Art Nouveau jewelry in the museums collection a rare find amongst Wolfers existing creations.
Wisteria âGlycinesâ Choker designed by Philippe Wolfers (1858â1929). The choker is one of only 131 unique pieces designed by the renowned Belgian jeweler.Â
âThe Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has the finest collection of European Art Nouveau decorative arts in the United States,â said Alex Nyerges, VMFAâs Director and CEO. âThis is one of the most exquisite examples of Art Nouveau jewelry in the museumâs collection â a rare find amongst Wolfersâ existing creations.â
Carved, iridescent tourmaline, which display green and pink hues in singular stones, as well as pastel colored, translucent carved opals are used to create delicate, floral swags. The green and purple enamel leaf clusters complement the pale colors of the wisteria.