Art Nouveau Gold, Diamond and Enamel Landscape Pendant and Chain, René Lalique, Circa 1898-1900

The pendant designed as a partially clad woman in diaphanous drapery strolling through a forested landscape, against a sky of sparkling diamonds, with leafy flourishes above and below, variously applied with blue and pale green enamel accents and small rose-cut diamonds, the back of the pendant finished in pale bluish-green enamel, signed Lalique, completed by an oval gold link chain, length 18½ inches, three diamonds missing.

There is some tarnish to the left side of the brooch and along the edge as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. Some surface scratching and signs of wear. One tiny diamond is missing, visible under magnification. The signature appears on the side of the rim just under the widest part. The gold chain is in good condition.
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For a variation on this design by Lalique, see René Lalique: Schmuck und Objects d'Art 1890-1910, by Sigrid Barten, p. 311, no. 618.