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Philippe Wolfers

Philippe Wolfers (1852 - 1929) was active/lived in Belgium.  Philippe Wolfers is known for Figure painting, female nude sculpture, jewelry and silverware design.

Wolfers, Philippe
1852 - 1929

Philippe Wolfers was the son of gold and silversmith Louis Wolfers who opened his business in Brussels in 1850.

Phillipe studied at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels before joining his father’s business as an apprentice. Under his father’s tutelage he learnt not only the artistic techniques and craftsmanship necessary to follow in his footsteps but also the administrative side to running a business.

He began to design silverware and jewellery circa 1880 and worked firstly in a Rococo-revivalist style. However, his travels abroad – particularly to France and Germany – exposed him to the influence of Japanese art and naturalism and to the beginnings of the stylistic movement that swept Europe towards the end of the 19th century.  His work began to reflect the sinuous lines and the flora and fauna imagery that is now synonymous with the Art Nouveau period.  In 1892 his father passed away and Philippe became the   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 2912 characters.]  Artist bio

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