A Comte Enguerrand du Suau de la Croix pendant
For sale is a true rarity. This is a large art nouveau religious pendant by Comte Enguerrand du Suau de la Croix dating to around 1905. He developed his own technique for plique a jour enamel which creates cabochons of enamel for an overall enhanced jewel like effect of the glass. The pendant is formed of groups of flowers surrounding a greek cross, set with a central enamel plaque in the Limoges style, highlighted with diamonds, rubies and pearls. It represents a stunning example of his work.
In 2012 the Musee d’Orsay acquired the complete archive of Suau de la Croix and the original drawing of this pendant is in that collection. A number of pieces by him are now on display at the museum.
His work was also exhibited extensively at the Paris Salon 1903-08.
Price range: Sold
Maker: Comte Enguerrand du Suau de la Croix
Designer: Comte Enguerrand du Suau de la Croix.
Date : c. 1905
Marks: Signed Cte du Suau de la Croix, French assay marks
Material: Silver, ruby, pearl, diamond, enamel
Condition: Very good, two small losses of enamel
Size: 11cm x 10cm
Weight : 228 grams, 8 oz
Additional Information
See the collections of the Musee d’Orsay for the extensive archive of Comte Enguerrand du Suau de la Croix.
http://www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/collections/catalogue-des-oeuvres/notice.html?no_cache=1&nnumid=171949&cHash=4a5627ed75
Literature, Victor Arwas, Art Nouveau, the French Aesthetic, pages 346 and 619. Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons, 1895-1914: Jewellery, Vol. 2: The Designers L-Z. Pages 225-230. Yvonne Markovitz and Elyse Zorn Karlin, Imperishable Beauty, page 132 exhibit 69.
| Maker | Suau de la Croiz |
|---|---|
| Material | Enamel |
| Price range | £1,000 – 5,000 |