19th Centur Hanging Reliquary in Enamel by Michaela Frey, Austria, 1950s

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Beautiful reliquary pendant in silver metal and blue enamel with stylized floral motifs, inspired by Art Nouveau and traditional Austrian … Read more Beautiful reliquary pendant in silver metal and blue enamel with stylized floral motifs, inspired by Art Nouveau and traditional Austrian aesthetics. Oval in shape, classic in reliquaries and medallions. Blue and lavender tones predominate, giving it a refined and harmonious appearance, to which is added the usual glossy finish of the enamel.

A reliquary is a type of pendant, generally in the shape of a medallion, that opens with a hinge and has a space for a relic or souvenir, a small photograph or a few drops of perfume impregnated in a piece of fabric or cotton that reminds the being. darling.

Michaela Frey (1936-1980)

Michaela Frey was an Austrian designer and entrepreneur, known for founding the Michaela Frey Emailmanufaktur, a manufacturing company specializing in the creation of high-quality enamelled jewelry. His brand became famous for its artistic and colorful designs, inspired by styles such as Art Nouveau and Austrian folk art. He studied applied arts in Austria and specialized in working with enamels. In 1951, he founded his workshop in Vienna, where he began producing unique pieces using traditional metal enamelling techniques. His work soon gained recognition for its elegance and quality. As the company grew, it partnered with designer Friedrich Wille, who later took over the management of the firm after his death in 1980. Under his leadership, the company became Frey Wille, an international luxury brand that continues to produce high-end enameled jewelry, continuing Michaela's legacy.

Type: Locket/locket pendant
Signature: Michaela Frey
Period: Mid-20th century
Frame Material: Metal
Country of origin: Austria
Total weight of the jewel: 20.2 g.
Overall dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 1 cm.
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