Enamels

Pair of Forest Scenes by Bonnet (1)

Large and very beautiful pair of framed enamel on copper forest scenes by the highly respected Limoges enamelier Pierre Bonnet. Both pictures show a river winding through the forest with the trees in full Autumnal…

Pair of Forest Scenes by Bonnet (2)

Please see previous listing for full details. N.B.  The price is for both enamel pictures which are offered as a pair.

Portrait of a Girl by R. Sarlandie

Enamelled portrait of a young maiden by the highly regarded Limoges enameller R. Sarlandie (born 1901). Titled 'Fabiola d'apres Henner', it is based on the original well known painting by J.J. Henner. The subject is…

Arthur Rackham Fairy

Utterly charming enamelled picture on a convex copper plaque of a fairy stealing redcurrants. She’s captured flying away holding the sprig of leaves and berries beneath her, with an expression of surprise at having been…

‘Midnight Mass’ by R. Sarlandie*

Framed Limoges enamel picture of a moonlit Christmas Eve scene by Robert Sarlandie (1901-1986). A quite stunning image with people gathering at a church on the edge of their village to celebrate Midnight Mass. The…

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Winged Putto and Skull*

Highly unusual framed enamel on copper of a chubby seated winged putto (sometimes also known as a sacred cherub). His drooping head is supported on his raised hand while his elbow rests on the skull…

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Limoges Enamelled Pill Box*

Well made circular gilt metal pill box with the Limoges enamel on copper portrait of a young woman wearing a vivid blue headdress and richly coloured clothes, both given additional lustre by the incorporation of…

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Pair of Exotic Birds from Fauré*

Stunning Art Nouveau pair of little framed enamels on copper, one depicting a peacock and the other a phoenix. From the Limoges studio of Camille Fauré (1872-1944), the colours are truly vibrant, with each bird…

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‘The Birth of Venus’ by L. David*

Framed Limoges enamel on copper depicting ‘The Birth of Venus’, after the painting by Alexandre Cabanel (1823-1889) which hangs in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. Stretched out on the surface of the waves, her long…

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Susanna and the Elders by Bétourné*

Framed Limoges enamel by the Maitre Emailleur Michel Bétourné depicting the Biblical story of Susanna being surprised by the two Elders as she is about to enter her bath.  This is a subject that has…

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Spray of Roses by Bonnet*

Beautifully enamelled spray of hybrid tea roses by the Limoges Maitre Emailleur  Pierre Bonnet. Three classically formed open flowers in deep red, pink and golden yellow, and a fourth that is just beginning to unfurl its…

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Portrait of a Noble Lady by Ernest Blancher*

Super quality enamel portrait of a noble lady by Ernest Blancher (1855-1935), one of the foremost Limoges emailleurs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Seen in profile, facing to the left, she’s wearing…

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Portrait of Jesus Christ*

Polychrome enamel portrait on a convex copper plaque of Jesus Christ with his right arm raised in blessing. The image is mounted in a gilded and crimson velvet lined Gothic style frame which suits it…

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Portrait of a Renaissance Lady*

Oval Limoges enamel portrait of a noble lady from the Renaissance era  set in a gilt metal frame.  Dressed in fine clothes she is portrayed with her head turned three-quarters towards the viewer and looking…

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Crucifixion Triptych*

Superb antique Limoges enamel triptych set in gilded mounts applied to a deep red velvet covered frame. Depicting in the arched centre panel Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary, with The Virgin Mary on…

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Vase of Flowers by Pierre Bonnet*

Good sized framed Limoges enamel on copper picture of a glass vase full of old fashioned roses, peonies and forget-me-nots, after the original still life painting by Albert Williams shown in our last photo. A…

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