EDOUARD HUSSON, Early 20th century work - Lot 94

EDOUARD HUSSON, Early 20th century work "Caduceus" brooch in yellow gold 750‰ and platinum 950‰ adorned with a grisaille enameled plate on a red ground, the surround enhanced with foliate friezes adorned with rose-cut diamonds and crowned roses, two-tone green translucent enamel and two faceted diamond emeralds in pendants. Safety pin in yellow gold 750‰. Numbered "3320" and annotated "PX". French work, diamond hallmark of Edouard HUSSON. Dimensions : 3,2x2,8cm. Gross weight: 11.6 g. (One emerald is slightly missing). With case from London retailer BRUFORD & HEMING. Edouard Husson (active between 1905 and 1925) worked for a number of renowned houses in the early 20th century (Boucheron, Sandoz, Tiffany et Vever...). He was renowned for his work as an engraver, chaser and enameller. Our brooch is a characteristic example of his skill and style. The Petit Palais holds a brooch by Edouard Husson, with an enamelled plate depicting an antique procession, with a similar aesthetic and the same ornamentation techniques (PPO03787) as our brooch.