French Art Nouveau Silver and plique-à-jour "Capucines" Enamel Clock
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Description
A rare French Art Nouveau silver and plique-à-jour enamel "Capucines" clock with butterflies and nasturtiums by Eugène Feuillâtre. The front and sides of the clock are decorated with enameled orange flowers and green leaves. The top and back are gold-washed and heavily engraved with flowers and vines. The clock face features two painted butterflies. #11;#11;Provenance: Collection of Jerome Shaw, Florida.
A similar clock is pictured in: The Paris Salons 1895-1915, Vol. V: Objects d'Art and Metalware, by Alastair Duncan, Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 1999, p. 255.
Exhibited: La Société des Artistes Français, 1902.
Signed: Feuillâtre Sc., clockworks incised Lepine Aiguilles 28962
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More Information
Documentation: Signed Period: 1900-1919 Creation Date: Circa 1902. Styles / Movements: Art Nouveau, Modern Dealer Reference #: F-17985 Incollect Reference #: 180778 -
Dimensions
W. 3.5 in; H. 6.25 in; D. 3.5 in; W. 8.89 cm; H. 15.88 cm; D. 8.89 cm;
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