The works of the French jeweler and master of artistic objects Lucien Gaillard (1861-1942) had a significant influence on European jewelry art of the early 20th century. This was manifested, among other things, in the production of Japanese bone combs.
Lucien Gaillard was born in Paris and showed an interest in art and jewelry from an early age. In 1892, he inherited his grandfather's workshop, and his father taught him the jewelry craft. Inspired by Japanese culture, he began to experiment with unusual materials and techniques.
To earn money, Lucien produced sought-after vases and candelabra in the style of French kings, and even mastered glassblowing. But the native Parisian did this only to create.
Gaillard's combs, pins and brooches were like something out of a fairy tale. Birds sang in them, flowers smelled sweet, trees rustled, butterflies fluttered. It was probably not for nothing that his best works were exhibited at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900.
One of Lucien Gaillard's most famous series of works was his Japanese bone combs. These sophisticated objects perfectly combined the sophistication of French design and traditional Japanese aesthetics. Gaillard used the finest bones and precious metals to create the combs.
Gaillard's business existed until 1921, and he himself died in 1942. But his work left a significant mark on the history of jewelry art and inspired many subsequent masters.
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Now, Lucien Gaillard's antique jewelry can only be found in art museums or rare private collections.
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