My Golden Goddess: is She Deco or Nouveaux? How Old?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by wlwhittier, Jul 10, 2022.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    She's 4⅝" high, 2¾" from her knees to the tip of her toes; she weighs ~11.4 oz. She may be hollow, and has possibly been repainted/refinished. I got her in 1985 or so, and gave more than I really could afford at the time...but on reflection I have no regrets. She's one of my all-time favorites. Thanks for lookin'!

    PS: The blue stone is glass, and included just to highlight that unusual feature.

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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    She is lovely.
    I think she needs a crystal ball.
     
  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Deco with that short hair
     
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Hmm...Somewhere around here I've got a blue marble, but it's a wee bit too big, as I recall. I'll dig around...I may have a clear one. Good idea, AJ...Thanks!
     
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  5. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    What about that headband, with the ? (forehead fixture)...is that Egyptian Revival, or? Thanks!
     
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  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I don't see anything Egyptian Revival about the headband. The front piece seems to be fleur de lys. But I could be wrong.
     
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  8. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

    I just realized the one at the auction I linked is described as made in France. Obviously since yours is not on a base you know more than they did! Made in Germany!
     
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  9. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    You're amazing, Laura! Great work, and Thanks!!
     
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  10. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    There's no indication of mine having been attached or affixed to a base. Theirs must have been, or the origin would have been obvious. Huh!
     
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  11. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

    Who is the goddess that ponders her orb? Her name is somewhere in one of the cameo jewelry threads. I can't remember her name!
     
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  12. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    These Art Deco bronzes usually were.
     
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  13. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    TRY! Oh, please...Deep breaths...relax.
    There, isn't that better?
    Now...try again. It'll come.
    TIA!
     
  14. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

  15. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Profound Gratitude, Laura! Killer memory!!
     
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  16. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Here's the blue marble...

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  17. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It looks better than the other one, but it is very blue. Beautiful colour, but too overbearing in this case imo.
     
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  18. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Agreed. I gotta find an undrilled 10mm pearl, or ivory bead. Oughta be a snap, don't you think? More at eleven.
    How about a tiny earth globe? But where to score such an ideal bauble...
     
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  19. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, a light colour. Put those oysters to work for you.:playful:
     
    Last edited: Jul 11, 2022
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