Antique Art Nouveau Shell Cameo – Allegorical Panel Scene (6.2 x 3.2 cm)

This exquisite antique shell cameo, measuring 6.2 x 3.2 cm, features a finely carved rectangular panel in the flowing Art Nouveau style. At its heart is the elegant profile of a young woman surrounded by floral garlands and symbolic fruit motifs, evoking themes of beauty, nature, and abundance.

Delicate scenes are carved into the surrounding panels: a romantic couple walking under an umbrella and a pastoral vignette with figures at rest, possibly enjoying music or storytelling. These allegorical images are beautifully framed within a geometric design, adding depth and harmony to the overall composition.

Signed by the artist, this cameo dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and reflects the poetic elegance of the Belle Époque. A refined collector’s piece—ideal as a brooch or displayed as a miniature work of art.