Buying Copper Enamel Brooch Signed Matisse Artists Pallet Motif

Matisse Renoir Artist Pallet Brooch Copper Enamels Designer Signed

ITEM: A fantastic and iconic look from Matisse Renoir, c.1970, this copper enamel brooch takes a figural approach representing the Artists Paint Pallet and Tools in a larger sized, statement piece. Very much considered to be collectible costume jewelry, pieces signed Renoir, Matisse and Matisse Renoir are always a cut above. Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail combined with a wide variety of motif's in interesting styles from Art Deco to Modernistic, these copper enamels are just a delight. This one is a figural design with a hint of mod in the way the enamels are applied. They are not just painted on but buying also pooled to create a dimensional aspect with bubbling and pooling creating a textural aspect as well. The addition of the palette knives is a definite bonus as it adds to the story so much. You definitely understand what this story is about as soon as you lay eyes on it! As artistic and creative as it's subject matter would hint, this is jjst a great example of type and style from well respected makers, a father and son team, Matisse Renoir.

SIZE: This fantastic brooch measures 3” by 4.5” tall or wide, depending upon orientation when wearing it. A sturdy pin back with roller clasp holds securely.

CONDITION: In good vintage condition showing minimal wear overall. I see no breaks or cracks to the enameling. No missing bits and no signs of replacement or repair. Tiny flea bite on back side, edge seen under magnification, of no consequence to form or function. Doesn't affect the whole, but there and so, noted. The copper is lustrous with no rust or verdigris noted. The pin back and clasp are intact and functional with the signature incised along the pin back. The copper pallet knives are well seated and seem secure, minor play however i've not had one of these that weren't so. I believe they are soldered to the back side of the pin back at the point where they pierce the body of the mount, so any play or movement is minor. Altogether, a very good example of type and style from well respected makers, a true vintage piece and really quite collectible. This is the jumbo sized version as well, a less often found version in my experience.

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