Late 19th Century French Enamel Painting Miniature on Copper by Carolus-Duran in Bronze Frame

Description

Carolus-Duran after Ferdinand Roybet Miniature Enamel Painting on Copper
Made in France, circa 1880-1900


DESCRIPTION

Medium: Enamel on copper

Artist: … more Carolus-Duran after Ferdinand Roybet Miniature Enamel Painting on Copper
Made in France, circa 1880-1900


DESCRIPTION

Medium: Enamel on copper

Artist: Carolus-Duran (Charles Auguste Émile Durand, French, 1837-1917) after a work by Ferdinand Victor Léon Roybet (French, 1840-1920).

Signed: Brush signed "Carolus d'apres Roybet" (Carolus after Roybet) at bottom right. (Please note that the sticker on the back of the frame incorrectly transcribes the word "d'apres" as "Sapres.")


In this piece, Carolus uses the glass enamel medium to its fullest, creating effects that would not be possible in an oil or acrylic painting. He creates areas of shimmer and reflection in the gold lining and trim of the subject's wrap, and within the folds of the green overcoat. (Please see details in photos #3, 4, and 5.) These effects change with the light and the angle of viewing.


FRAMING

- Metal, easel-back frame that appears to be bronze.
- Metal appears to have had a gold-tone finish (most visible on the back), which has tarnished and/or worn.
- Frame is stamped "B. Altman & Co." on back
- The top cover of the frame hinges back and down to allow access to the painting.
- The frame is of the same period as the painting and appears to be designed to house curved enamel paintings such as this.
- Velvet-lined matting
- Metal inner trim

DIMENSIONS (approximate)

Frame
H 7.25 inches
W 4.75 inches
D 0.6 inches

Painting (copper plate)
H 3.9 inches


CONDITION
Painting is in excellent condition.
Frame has some wear and/or tarnishing as shown in the photos.

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