98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 78
L. & Co, Sweden / Attributed to Jean-Francois-Victor Dupont, Geneva, 47 x 38 mm, 14 g, circa 1849
An ornamental gold and enamel brooch "Hebe and the Eagle of Zeus"; the enamel painting is attributed to Francois-Victor Dupont in Geneva
Case: Ornamental 18k gold frame and polychrome enamel.
Rectangular enamel medallion painted with mythological scene showing the Greek goddess of youth Hebe and the eagle of Zeus, father of the gods. Quality and style of the enamel painting suggest that it is the work of Jean-Francois-Victor Dupont. His objects were not only highly regarded during his lifetime but also coveted and "re-used" for many years afterwards - such as this piece. The medallion was created circa 1820 and was fitted to the 18k gold frame by "L & Co." around 1849 in Sweden, which is evident from the control mark with the date.
Jean-Francois-Victor Dupont (1785-1863) worked in Geneva and can be considered the finest enamel painter of his time. His work includes portraits of the most distinguished figures such as King George IV, Henry VI and many others; Dupont also created boxes and watches which were destined for the Chinese Market in particular. For these watches he cooperated with Ilbery as well as with Piguet & Meylan. He used a most distinctive colour range which is most likely due to the fact that he mixed his own colours, as did most of the master enamel painters. Dupont's ability to paint a group of figures posed in the same plane without giving an impression of overcrowding stands out in his works. He also highlighted the expression of the characters in a particular way which gives the viewer the impression that he is involved in the scene himself.
Dupont frequently only signed what he considered his best works, which is probably the reason for the fact that only very few watches with enamel painting are known to bear his signature.
An ornamental gold and enamel brooch "Hebe and the Eagle of Zeus"; the enamel painting is attributed to Francois-Victor Dupont in Geneva
Case: Ornamental 18k gold frame and polychrome enamel.
Rectangular enamel medallion painted with mythological scene showing the Greek goddess of youth Hebe and the eagle of Zeus, father of the gods. Quality and style of the enamel painting suggest that it is the work of Jean-Francois-Victor Dupont. His objects were not only highly regarded during his lifetime but also coveted and "re-used" for many years afterwards - such as this piece. The medallion was created circa 1820 and was fitted to the 18k gold frame by "L & Co." around 1849 in Sweden, which is evident from the control mark with the date.
Jean-Francois-Victor Dupont (1785-1863) worked in Geneva and can be considered the finest enamel painter of his time. His work includes portraits of the most distinguished figures such as King George IV, Henry VI and many others; Dupont also created boxes and watches which were destined for the Chinese Market in particular. For these watches he cooperated with Ilbery as well as with Piguet & Meylan. He used a most distinctive colour range which is most likely due to the fact that he mixed his own colours, as did most of the master enamel painters. Dupont's ability to paint a group of figures posed in the same plane without giving an impression of overcrowding stands out in his works. He also highlighted the expression of the characters in a particular way which gives the viewer the impression that he is involved in the scene himself.
Dupont frequently only signed what he considered his best works, which is probably the reason for the fact that only very few watches with enamel painting are known to bear his signature.
Sold
estimated
1.000—5.000 €
Price realized
3.500 €