Murrle Bennett Gold, Peridot and Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet*
Bracelet from Murrle Bennett crafted in 9 ct. gold, so very typical of the style of jewellery supplied by them to Liberty’s during the early 1900’s. Openwork in design with alternate rectangular and square sections,…
Archibald Knox Gold Pendant for Liberty
Gold pendant with an openwork entrelac design from the drawing board of Archibald Knox and dating from circa 1905. Set with a central blister pearl drop and with a turquoise matrix lower drop, this pendant…
‘Lady on The Seine’ by Dietz Edzard*
Ornately framed oil on canvas by the German born artist Dietz Edzard (1893-1963). This is an atmospheric half length portrait of an elegantly dressed young woman taking refreshment whilst seated on a verandah raised above…
Loetz ‘Candia’ Vase with Silver Overlay
Little cabinet vase from Loetz in opaque ‘Candia’ glass with a trefoil rim, further decorated with an applied Art Nouveau ‘Silberiris’ design in pure silver. Loetz collaborated with a company in the US known as…
WMF Flower Dish
Pewter flower dish from WMF with the original green cut glass removable liner. So Art Nouveau, with its flowing outline, featuring an openwork whiplash design framing leaves and berries of ivy. Originally electro-plated but most…
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Susanna and the Elders by Bétourné*
Item Description
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 been painted by many renowned artists over the years, most famously perhaps by Rembrandt. This enamel is an homage to an original painting by the celebrated French artist Pierre Dupuis (1833-1915).
A striking image with superb enamelling showing the modest Susanna attempting to hold on to her towel as one of the Elders is pulling it away from her.
Her rich red and gold gown hangs from the edge of the open window behind her as the two lecherous men try to blackmail her into granting them her favours.
The technique of grisaille enamelling Bétourné has used for the figures accentuates the sculptural effect perfectly.
Dating from around the mid 20th century, the enamelled convex copper plaque was unframed when we acquired it and we have had it sympathetically and deeply framed in order to best protect the surface.
30 cm high by 21.5 cm wide overall with the visible image measuring approximately 26 X 17.5 cm.