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A French piece from the second half of the 19th century, by …
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A French piece from the second half of the 19th century, by …
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
A French piece from the second half of the 19th century, by enameller Alfred MEYER
Circular medallion in 750‰ rose gold and 800‰ silver, decorated with a scene enamelled in grisaille and gold on a copper ground, depicting a young winged woman playing with a dog; the surrounding border is set with rose-cut diamonds.
Signed ‘A. MEYER’.
Later setting and chain in 800‰ silver with filed forçat links and a spring clasp.
Motif diameter: 2.1 cm. Chain length: 45 cm.
Gross weight: 8.7 g.
(Alterations and soldering; slight scratches to the enamel).
The French painter and enameller Alfred MEYER (1832–1904) won awards during his numerous appearances at the World’s Fairs and International Exhibitions of the second half of the 19th century. Having made a name for himself in the fields of decorative arts and painting, he was commissioned by leading innovative jewellery houses – such as Baugrand, Boucheron, Falize, Froment-Meurice, Sandoz and Vever – which incorporated his enamels into their jewellery designs.
Inspired by the Renaissance and the art of cameos, his grisaille works are particularly noteworthy.
A recognised expert in the art of enamelling, he also taught at the École Bernard Palissy and published *L’Art de l’émail de Limoges ancien et moderne* in 1895.
Bibliography: Collective work edited by Marguerite de CERVAL, *Dictionnaire international du Bijou*, Editions du Regard, Paris, 1998.
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