ÉDOUARD AIMÉ ARNOULD (19th-20th) - VINE LEAVES OR LIERRE PENDANT NECKLACE in silver 925 thousandths, the chain with alternating round and ovoid textured links. Weight: 18.4 g - Length: 42 cm Trained as a bookbinder, Édouard Aimé Arnould began his career as a jewelry manufacturer in 1899 at 7 rue Racine in Paris. His production is characterized by a marked taste for naturalistic motifs - leaves, flowers and insects - sometimes combined with gems and enamels. This necklace is a perfect example of Arnould's interest in organic and vegetal forms. With its participation in the 1911 Salon des artistes français, Arnould established itself as an emerging player in the Art Nouveau movement, opening its workshops to European artists such as Alois Reinitzer and Manolo Hugué. The company then naturally turned to Art Deco before ceasing operations in 1945.