14K Lluis Masriera Art Nouveau Brooch

14K Lluis Masriera Art Nouveau Brooch
Item/Description: Exquisite Masriera of Barcelona Art Nouveau inspired 14K gold brooch. Figural brooch depicts a graceful beauty in a draped gown grasping a sparkling round diamond. Incredible detail and craftsmanship. Smooth and textured surfaces. Roll-over pin c clasp closure. Hallmarked: 14K

Lluis Masriera (1872-1958) was born in Catalonia, Spain into one of the most historically renowned jewelry families in Spain. He was considered a pioneer in Art Nouveau themed pieces and designed some of the most important pieces in the Modernism and Art Nouveau movements.

Material: 14K yellow gold, diamond

Dimensions: Length: 2"; Width: 1"; approximately 8 grams

Condition: Very Fine. Free of dents, damage. Signs of age, use and age wear including scratches. Clasp in good working order, opens smoothly and closes securely.

Age: 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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12. Taurus Auctions is not responsible for purchasers' on-line bidding errors or mishaps. <BR>Taurus Auctions presents our Spring 2021 Fine Art & Estate Auction. The catalog features a collection of fine and decorative arts, sterling silver and eclectic jewelry from a variety of private estates in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area. Highlights include: Egyptian Revival timepiece, Handel desk lamp, Native American turquoise jewelry, 19C carved Asian wall panels,   original artwork and more. <BR><BR>25% Buyers Premium will be added to hammer price.<BR><BR>There will be no sales tax charged on orders outside of New Jersey.<BR><BR>Please note: You must register with a credit card in order to bid.<BR><BR>Terms and Conditions:<BR>

 1. All items offered at auction are sold as is, where is, no refunds, no returns and without recourse. All descriptions are based on the opinion of Taurus Auctions. Descriptions including photographs, condition, authenticity, provenance, artist, origin and measurements are believed to be accurate, however, neither Taurus Auctions, the auctioneer nor consignor makes any warranty or representations of any kind to the merchandise being offered. All measurements and weights are approximate. We encourage all potential bidders to preview our items in person. Further photographs, condition reports and in hand evaluations are available upon request. Please call our office to arrange.<BR><BR>

2.Once payment is received, your order will be added to our shipping queue and will typically ship within 3 to 5 business days. Invoice payments not made after seven days will be charged to card on file.<BR><BR>

3. Taurus Auctions reserves the right to withdraw lots prior to the commencement of each auction. <BR><BR> 

4. Estimates published, showing both a high and low end range for each item, are of the opinion of Taurus Auctions as to the fair auction value for each item. Taurus Auctions makes no warranties as to finite value for item(s) sold. You as the bidder decide the final price. <BR><BR>

5. While many lots are listed without reserve prices, at times, Taurus Auctions or its consignors may assign minimum selling prices to select lots in each auction. Taurus Auctions may execute bids on the behalf of our consignors due to reserve prices. <BR><BR>

6. Taurus Auctions reserves the right to refuse admission to our facility, reject any bid or to refuse to acknowledge certain bidders. The highest bidder, whether in the salesroom, absentee, on the telephone or online will be acknowledged and recorded by the auctioneer. <BR><BR>

7. The purchase price payable by the buyer shall be the sum of the final bid plus a buyer's premium of 18% and any applicable taxes in the state of New Jersey. <BR>

8. Taurus Auctions is not responsible for items left at our facility for more than fifteen days.<BR><BR>

9. Purchases are subject to 6.625 % New Jersey State sales tax unless you are a registered dealer or re-seller and exempt from state and local sales tax in which case a completed New Jersey resale certificates must be provided to Taurus Auctions Auctions prior to the time of purchase. <BR><BR>

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