Philippe Wolfers

Philippe Wolfers
Philippe Wolfers
Born	16 April 1858
Died	13 December 1929 (aged 71); Brussels metropolitan area
Alma mater	Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts ;
Occupation	Jewelry designer
Parent(s)	Louis Wolfers ;

Philippe Wolfers (April 16, 1858 - December 13, 1929) was a Belgian silversmith and jeweller. His father, Louis Wolfers, was a jeweller.[1] He resided in La Hulpe, where he designed jewellery in the art nouveau style.[1] One of his vases is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.[2] One of his brooches sold for over £23,000 at a Bonhams auction in 2012.[1]

A dragonfly pendant, designed by Philippe Wolfers.

Honours

1923 : commander in the Order of the Crown.[3]

References

"An art nouveau enamel, peridot and diamond brooch/pendant with opal drop, by Philippe Wolfers". Bonhams. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
"Vase". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
Royal order of 21 July 1923.

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[bonhamsanartnouveauenamelperidot-1] "An art nouveau enamel, peridot and diamond brooch/pendant with opal drop, by Philippe Wolfers". Bonhams. Retrieved February 20, 2017.

[metvase-2] "Vase". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved February 20, 2017.

[3] Royal order of 21 July 1923.