Paul Bonnaud (1876 - 1953) Symbolist Art Nouveau Enamel "Landscape" , c.1900

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Paul Bonnaud (1876 - 1953) Symbolist Art Nouveau Enamel "Landscape" , c.1900

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Paul Bonnaud (1876–1953), Limoges “Trees by a Lake” Symbolist Art Nouveau Landscape A circular polychromic enamel plaque. In a carved varnished wood frame Signed and located Limoges Circa 1900 Paul Bonnaud was a master enameler in Limoges at the beginning of the 20th century, he belongs, with Jules Sarlandie to the generation of artists who participate in the fame of Limoges enamel. His notoriety was such that he was able to participate to the 1900s Universal Exhibition of Paris at only twenty-four years old. Limoges enamel has been produced at Limoges, in south-western France, over several centuries up to the present. There are two periods when it was of European importance. From the 12th century to 1370 there was a large industry producing metal objects decorated in enamel using the champlevé technique, of which most of the survivals (estimated at around 7,500 pieces), and probably most of the original production, are religious objects such as reliquaries. After a gap of a century, the industry revived in the late 15th century, now specializing in the technique of painted enamel, and within a few decades making rather more secular than religious pieces. In the French Renaissance it was the leading center, with several dynastic workshops, who often signed or punch marked their work.Luxury pieces such as plates, plaques and ewers were painted with sophisticated Mannerist decoration of pictorial figure scenes, which on vessels were surrounded by elaborate borders. In both periods the largest pieces include narrative scenes. These exemplify the styles of their respective periods. In the medieval champlevé the action is simply and directly shown by a few figures, with patterned backgrounds. In the Mannerist painted pieces numerous figures and detailed backgrounds tend to overwhelm the activity of the main figures. After a decline from about 1630, and later competition from porcelain, high-quality production revived in the mid-19th century, and adopted Art Nouveau and other contemporary styles, with a relatively small production.

Creator:
Paul Bonnaud (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Enamel,Wood,Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very rare subject and style for this artist.
Seller Location:
Saint-Ouen, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2612338686332