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JOÉ DESCOMPS (1869 - 1950)
The Melusines Symbolist Pendant / Brooch
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JOÉ DESCOMPS (1869 - 1950)
The Melusines Symbolist Pendant / Brooch
Gold, plique-a- jour enamel, emerald, diamond & pearl
H 7.80cm (3.07 in) | W 5.10cm (2.01 in)
| Origin | French, c. 1900 |
| Marks | Signed verso with monogram ‘JD’ for Joe Descomps. The brooch pin marked LG flanking a horn for Leon Gariod |
| Condition | Very good |
The Sirens two tails represent the unity of earth & water, body & soul. Beautifuly modelled with fine pique-à-jour enamel.
Literature
llustrated in our book:
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, p. 376
The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Jewellery, Alastair Duncan, 1994,
Volume 1, The Designers A-K, P. 187-188 more jewels by Descomps
Price Code
Ref No 4775
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