Lot Essay
Cf. H. Vever, La Bijouterie Française au XIX Siècle, 1908 reprint, vol.III, p.576 and V. Becker, Art Nouveau Jewellery, 1985, pl.132
Details
A diamond-set plique-à-jour enamel winged dragon brooch
The monster with chased silver body, webbed feet and writhing tail, the dramatically outstretched wings decorated with a matt enamel finish of pale green plique-à-jour enamel, with baroque pearl drop and diamond detail, circa 1900, the mount with initials E.G., Paris, with inventory mark, 11.5cm. wide
The monster with chased silver body, webbed feet and writhing tail, the dramatically outstretched wings decorated with a matt enamel finish of pale green plique-à-jour enamel, with baroque pearl drop and diamond detail, circa 1900, the mount with initials E.G., Paris, with inventory mark, 11.5cm. wide