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An Art Nouveau enamel peacock brooch by Lucien Gautrait, French, circa 1900, realistically...
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An Art Nouveau enamel peacock brooch by Lucien Gautrait, French, circa 1900, realistically modelled, the peacock with green and blue plique-à-jour enamel plumage and whiplash motif decoration, mounted in gold, signed ‘L.GAUTRAIT’, French guarantee mark, length approximately 25mm. £600-£800 --- Lucien Gautrait was an early 20th century Parisian jeweller noted for his fine and original designs. Despite little being known of his personal or professional life, Gautrait is considered an important Art Nouveau designer. He is particularly celebrated for his sculptural female faces, skilled enamel work and peacock motifs, an example of which is included in the collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Literature: Becker. V: ‘Art Nouveau Jewellery’, pub. Thames & Hudson Ltd., 1985. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. Some minor enamel loss / wear but overall in good condition, with only minor bubbles observed under 10x magnification. A small incorporated pendant fitting and some signs of gold porosity to the reverse. In overall good condition. Gross weight 5.6gm.
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An Art Nouveau enamel peacock brooch by Lucien Gautrait, French, circa 1900, realistically modelled, the peacock with green and blue plique-à-jour enamel plumage and whiplash motif decoration, mounted in gold, signed ‘L.GAUTRAIT’, French guarantee mark, length approximately 25mm. £600-£800 --- Lucien Gautrait was an early 20th century Parisian jeweller noted for his fine and original designs. Despite little being known of his personal or professional life, Gautrait is considered an important Art Nouveau designer. He is particularly celebrated for his sculptural female faces, skilled enamel work and peacock motifs, an example of which is included in the collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Literature: Becker. V: ‘Art Nouveau Jewellery’, pub. Thames & Hudson Ltd., 1985. Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. Some minor enamel loss / wear but overall in good condition, with only minor bubbles observed under 10x magnification. A small incorporated pendant fitting and some signs of gold porosity to the reverse. In overall good condition. Gross weight 5.6gm.
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