Lot Essay
Cf. Vivienne Becker, 'Art Nouveau Jewelry', Thames & Hudson, 1985, page 112, No. 108, for a similar enamel peacock with opal 'eyes' by Lucien Gautrait
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Details
An Art Nouveau enamel and gem-set brooch
The blue and green enamel peacock with tail of plique-à-jour enamel, with 'eyes' of opal, rose-cut diamond and ruby detail to the old-cut diamond pendant, circa 1890
The blue and green enamel peacock with tail of plique-à-jour enamel, with 'eyes' of opal, rose-cut diamond and ruby detail to the old-cut diamond pendant, circa 1890
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.