French work from the second half of the 19th century, Emaill - Lot 31

French work from the second half of the 19th century, Emailleur Alfred MEYER Tie pin in yellow gold 750‰ and circular Limoges enamel plate with profile in the Renaissance taste. Signed "A. Meyer". Diameter of motif: 1.6cm. Length : 7,9cm. Gross weight : 4,2 g. A French painter and enameller, Alfred MEYER (1832-1904) won numerous awards for his participation in the Universal and International Exhibitions of the second half of the 19th century. After making a name for himself in the fields of decorative arts and painting, he was called upon by leading innovative jewelry houses - such as Baugrand, Boucheron, Falize, Froment-Meurice, Sandoz and Vever - to integrate his enamels into their jewelry creations. Inspired by the Renaissance and cameo art, his grisaille creations are particularly noteworthy. Recognized as an expert in the art of enameling, he was also a teacher at the Ecole Bernard Palissy, and in 1895 published L'Art de l'émail de Limoges ancien et moderne. Bibliography: Collectif sous la direction de Marguerite de CERVAL, Dictionnaire international du Bijou, Editions du Regard, Paris, 1998.