{"title":"11.26 Gifts for Her","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antique-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Antique Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"Four luxuriant, natural saltwater pearls dangle gracefully from this antique necklace. 12K gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16\" length.","brand":"M.S. 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Degas had an extraordinary talent for capturing the natural movements and grace of his figures, particularly in his paintings and sculptures of ballet dancers for which he is best known. In the present bronze, he uses a dramatic, twisting contrapposto pose in order to depict his dancer in motion as she contorts backwards to tighten the string of her tights. His works such as this reveal the mechanics of the ballet that happen beyond the beauty on stage, lending his works a remarkable sense of life and intimacy.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThroughout his career, Degas became obsessed with capturing the dancer in motion, both on stage and in the dressing room. Of the seventy-four wax sculptures created by Degas during his lifetime, forty of them depicted dancers. The present work boasts one of the more original poses from among these - rather than an arabesque, Degas captures his dancer undertaking a far more private and intimate task. Unlike some of his works that depict women doing their toilette, the bronze is elegant rather than awkward, as Degas transforms the simple act of tying a string into a pleasing and fluid pose.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe work is a sought-after rarity in terms of Degas’ sculptures. Not only are his dancers the most desirable of his work, but this bronze is also distinguished by the fact that it is a Valsuani bronze, meaning it faithfully records Degas’ wax version’s pose as it appeared at the time of its creation. Most Degas' bronzes that are found on the market were cast by Hébrard – these serialized bronzes are surmoulages, or “aftercasts,” that were cast from the modèle bronzes currently in the Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena). Because these bronzes are second generation, they are smaller and far less detailed that the current bronze.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis example, however, was cast by Valsuani from a plaster that was taken directly from Degas’ waxes, according to scholarship by the art historian Dr. Gregory Hedberg. These plasters were created by Degas’ sculptor friend Albert Bartholomé shortly after Degas completed his wax figurines. Thus, they record the earliest versions of Degas’ wax sculptures, before they were damaged by time or handling, and before Degas himself altered the works. The Hébrard bronzes, on the other hand, actually represent Degas’ reworking of the original sculptures.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause they are cast directly from the plaster, the Valsuani bronzes are also larger, crisper, and more highly defined than the Hébrard bronzes. Since the original plasters were discovered in the 1990s, similar Valsuani bronzes have been exhibited around the world, including The Hermitage (St. Petersburg) and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal wax model executed circa 1885-1890\u003cbr\u003e\nBronze cast 1998\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n16 5\/8\" high x 8 1\/2\" wide x 7 1\/2\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43316796489863,"sku":"30-9143","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-9143_1_36fec41c-c760-40af-84ce-7dd2f90299a3.png?v=1760369097"},{"product_id":"art-nouveau-plique-a-jour-enamel-pendant","title":"Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Enamel Pendant","description":"A brightly-hued floral motif adorns this lovely plique-à-jour enamel piece crafted during the Art Nouveau era. Plique-à-jour is an enameling technique similar to cloisonne in which viscous enamels are applied in cells. In this method, light can transmit through the translucent enamel, giving the finished piece an exceptional radiance. Intended as the centerpiece of a necklace or collar, the design is complemented by white diamonds that add sparkle to the elegant form. Set in 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4\" length","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43246544027783,"sku":"30-6978","price":60000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-6978_1_9b93bed6-6024-4827-bae6-63beb93f5dca.png?v=1791580767"},{"product_id":"french-silverplate-bronze-sconces","title":"French Silverplate Bronze Sconces","description":"Measuring over 3 feet in height, this opulent and monumentally-sized pair of seven-light, silver-over-bronze sconces was designed by the noted French sculptor Gustave Joseph Chéret. In these extraordinarily detailed fixtures, jubilant putti brandish electric torches, exhibiting Chéret's eye for detail, symmetry and décor. Massive lighting fixtures of such outstanding design would have been made only by special commission for a patron of great wealth. To find an original pair, crafted of luxurious silvered bronze, is undeniably rare. Signed \"Joseph Cheret.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1885 \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n36 3\/4\" high\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChéret was the younger brother of French painter and Art Nouveau lithographer Jules Chéret, who came to be known as \"the father of the modern poster.\" Born in 1838, the younger Chéret began his career in sculpture at age thirteen, studying under Vallois and renowned sculptor Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. He made his debut at the Paris \u003cem\u003eSalon\u003c\/em\u003e in 1863, receiving honorable mentions in 1883 and 1886. Between 1864 and 1870, his studio was frequented by none other than Auguste Rodin. Closely linked with Carrier-Belleuse as both a student and eventually as a son-in-law, Chéret succeeded his teacher as Director of Works of Art for the \u003cem\u003eManufacture Nationale de Sèvres\u003c\/em\u003e in 1887. He began exhibiting in the art object section of the \u003cem\u003eSocieté National des Beaux-Arts\u003c\/em\u003e after 1891, and was appointed a member of that society in 1894. These beautiful sconces are a testament to his skillful craftsmanship.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChéret was closely associated with the decorative arts. He designed numerous models for the \u003cem\u003eCristallerie de Baccarat\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as a few architectural sculptures. A forerunner of the Art Nouveau movement, he produced decorations for interiors and created small sculptures, wall lamps, candlesticks and other objects, and notably designed one of the first models for the salamander stove. He is best known for his terracottas and porcelain vases, but also sculpted ceramics and figurines cast in bronze like these fantastic sconces. A large number of vases and terracotta objects by Chéret are housed in \u003cem\u003eMusée des Arts Décoratifs\u003c\/em\u003e. His works were posthumously exhibited at the famed Ecole des Beaux-Arts.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReferences:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Dictionary of Sculptors in Bronze\u003c\/em\u003e, 1977, J. Mackay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDictionaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs\u003c\/em\u003e, 1976, E. Bénézit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBronzes of the 19th Century\u003c\/em\u003e, 1994, P. Kjellberg","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239056089223,"sku":"29-1430","price":48850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-1430_1.png?v=1712739452"},{"product_id":"chinese-blue-white-floral-teacup","title":"Chinese Blue \u0026 White Floral Teacup","description":"Displaying exceptional craftsmanship and intricate hand painted decoration, this blue and white porcelain teacup represents the height of Chinese porcelain artistry. The Chinese porcelain industry flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries, and masterfully crafted blue and white porcelain ware such as this was particularly favored among elite patrons worldwide. Highly prized in Europe and America through the 18th century, Chinese blue and white porcelain would eventually inspire the famed Meissen porcelain factory in Germany, whose craftsmen sought to mimic these ancient techniques and styles.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 17th century\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1 1\/2” high x 2 1\/2” diameter","brand":"M.S. 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This bowl is a rare survivor of this early period and remains in excellent condition. \n\nCirca 1755-1774 \n\nBefore the discovery of Wall and Davis, only the artisans of the Far East, who were masters of the art form, held the secret formula for creating porcelain. In the 1750s, everything Oriental was at the height of fashion in England. Porcelain wares were often imported at a hefty price, which stimulated the desire for English domestic porcelain production. Early attempts to re-create the medium were unsuccessful, often resulting in porcelain-like substances that were highly unstable and could easily crack with changes in temperature. With the recent boost in popularity of tea as the beverage of choice, these inferior precursors proved unsuitable, further fueling the demand for better alternatives. Wall and Davis were able to secure the most talented artisans to decorate their new invention, in the forms popularized by Eastern and German porcelain contemporaries, and their discovery secured England's place among the greatest centers of porcelain production.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239053205639,"sku":"29-0616","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-0616_1.png?v=1712739708"},{"product_id":"elkington-co-garniture-set","title":"Elkington \u0026 Co. Garniture Set","description":"This extraordinary enameled silverplate and crystal dish set by Elkington \u0026amp; Co. exemplifies one of the company's earliest and most celebrated ventures into champlevé enamel work. Inspired by the groundbreaking and visually stunning Graeco-Pompeian dessert service created for the 1862 International Exhibition, the set was designed by Auguste-Adolphe Willms, Elkington's chief designer from 1859. Willms, who previously held prestigious positions at Morel \u0026amp; Co. and Christofle, was awarded a medal at the Exhibition for this exceptional dessert service. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The set's magnificent centerpieces feature exquisitely cut crystal bowls, elevated by colorful and finely crafted pedestals in the refined Pompeian style. The service's design, with its Greek-inspired fan motifs, vine-like swirls and paw feet, seamlessly blends revolutionary innovation with classical elegance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Elkington \u0026amp; Co., is renowned as one of the finest 19th-century producers of electroplate wares. The company was the earliest English firm to experiment with champlevé enamel, as seen in dish sets like this one. This intricate technique involves carving troughs or cells into a metal plate, which is then filled with pulverized vitreous enamel, while the raised metal lines between the cutouts create the design's outline. Elkington exhibited the 13-piece Graeco-Pompeian dessert service in this pattern at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. The award-winning service was praised by J.B. Waring in his monumental work, \u003cem\u003eMasterpieces of Industrial Art and Sculpture at the International Exhibition of 1862\u003c\/em\u003e, as “remarkable for unusual elegance of taste in design, a judicious combination of colored enamels with silver, and a degree of artistic finish which are not too often found even in the best works of this class.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1864 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Small pedestals: 6” high x 7 7\/8” diameter\u003cbr\u003e Medium pedestals: 9 7\/8” high x 8 1\/4” diameter\u003cbr\u003e Large pedestal: 18 1\/2” high x 12 3\/8” diameter","brand":"M.S. 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Introduced by the company in 1906, Francis I has become one of the most highly collectible sterling patterns ever created and is held in high esteem by American silver connoisseurs. \n\nFeatures Reed \u0026amp; Barton stamp and pattern number X569F \n\n20th century \n\n11 3\/8” diameter x 3” high \n\nReed \u0026amp; Barton, established in 1824, is one of the oldest silver-manufacturing firms in the United States. They have long been an industry leader and pioneer in the art of silversmithing, which has been referred to as \"the last great craft.\" The Francis I pattern is their most recognized achievement, featuring 15 different fruit clusters detailed in a complete set.","brand":"M.S. 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Introduced by the company in 1906, Francis I has become one of the most highly collectible sterling patterns ever created and is held in high esteem by American silver connoisseurs. \n\nFeatures Reed \u0026amp; Barton stamp and pattern number X569F \n\n11 3\/8” diameter x 3” high \n\nReed \u0026amp; Barton, established in 1824, is one of the oldest silver-manufacturing firms in the United States. They have long been an industry leader and pioneer in the art of silversmithing, which has been referred to as \"the last great craft.\" The Francis I pattern is their most recognized achievement, featuring 15 different fruit clusters detailed in a complete set.","brand":"M.S. 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Exquisitely rendered, the bowl boasts a meandros decorative border intricately carved around its top edge, while a delicate beaded border lines the pedestal base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bowl features the mark of Luen Hing, a firm active in Shanghai from 1880-1925.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca Late 19th\/Early 20th Century\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3 7\/8\" high x 7 3\/4\" diameter","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874748530823,"sku":"30-2556","price":9850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-2556_1_4ab152cb-a71f-4bc8-b246-2de46a811a15.png?v=1792178546"},{"product_id":"chinese-export-silver-bowl-and-spoon","title":"Chinese Export Silver Bowl and Spoon","description":"This delightful and extremely rare spoon and bowl pair exemplifies the remarkable artistry of Chinese export silver. Chinese silver pieces are renowned for their exceptional quality and unique designs, and the majority are entirely hand crafted. Today, many of these elaborate designs are housed in major museum collections, and remain a rarity on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beginning in the 18th century, silver workshops in China specialized in the manufacture of silver export pieces for Western audiences. Typically bearing motifs that were popular amongst Americans and Europeans such as dragons, bamboo and floral patterns, these charming pieces were all beautifully handcrafted with the utmost skill. Today, important pieces of Chinese export silver such as this one can be found in many of the major museum collections, and are highly valued amongst collectors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The bowl boasts a fluid, undulating rim exquisitely engraved to depict bamboo, a motif which continues throughout the bowls body. Accompanying the bowl is a matching silver spoon, its handle intricately modeled as a vine with floral buds climbing upwards to its bowl, which seems to bloom with lovely applied buds and flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The spoon features the mark of Wing Fat, a firm active in Hong Kong from 1875-1930 and Sing Fat, active in Canton \u0026amp; Shanghai from 1880-1930.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bowl: 7 3\/4\" high x 8 1\/4\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e Spoon: 10 3\/8\" length","brand":"M.S. 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In terms of quality and condition, this service is one of the finest export silver specimens we have ever had the pleasure to offer. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese export silver was incredibly popular amongst visiting Western tourists between the 18th and early 20th centuries. These charming pieces featured typical Chinese motifs that were popular amongst Western consumers, including floral patterns, dragons and koi fish. All Chinese silver from this period was exquisitely handcrafted, with its elaborate designs hammered out by master Chinese craftsmen. Largely unidentified until the mid-1970s, a great deal of Chinese silver has since been acquired by museums, making this exquisite tea service a highly desirable rarity on the market.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarked \"Yuchang Sterling\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLate 19th \/ Early 20th Century\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTray: 34 3\/4\" wide x 19 3\/4” deep\u003cbr\u003e\nKettle: 16” high on stand","brand":"M.S. 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The present example is adorned with an illustration of a red squirrel on one side and European hare on the other, and, as with all \u003cem\u003eFlora Danica\u003c\/em\u003e pieces, the animals' Latin names, \u003cem\u003eSciurus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLepus europaeus\u003c\/em\u003e, are written on the reverse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The hand-painted motif is perfectly complemented by vibrant gilt borders and handles made to look like branches. Down to its last detail, the dish demonstrates why \u003cem\u003eFlora Danica\u003c\/em\u003e is among the most beloved porcelain patterns ever created. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Features the Royal Copenhagen mark and style number #239\/3568  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 20th century  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6 3\/4\" high x 9 1\/4\" diameter","brand":"M.S. 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Crowned by a silver lid by Sampson Mordan, this perfume exhibits the incomparable technique and artistry perfected by the Webb glass company. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Perhaps the most prominent among all of the highly-regarded glassmakers of Stourbridge, England, Webb was especially known for their incredible colored glass and cameo pieces such as this. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked London, 1883 with maker's mark \"SM\" for Sampson Mordan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 11 1\/4\" length x 2\" wide x 1 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. 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An Italian painter by birth who became a fixture in the Parisian Impressionist scene, Zandomeneghi is best remembered for his sentimental and affectionate scenes of women in both domestic and public spheres.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Zandomeneghi’s creative and technical prowess in composition is highlighted in this painting. The artist deftly frames the young pair in the lower register of the canvas, imbuing the work with a remarkably observational feel. The girls pensively gaze off to the right, lost in thought; Zandomeneghi allows the viewer to witness a natural moment of discussion and contemplation shared among the sisters. The soft palette employed by the artist gives the whole scene an atmospheric glow, with dappled rays of sunshine breaking through the lush foliage. Though the girls remain in the shaded areas of the landscape, Zandomeneghi’s skillful application of paint allows a brightness to remain nevertheless. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Federico Zandomeneghi was born in Venice to a long line of neoclassical sculptors. As if created to be an artist, Zandomeneghi began his artistic education early, enrolling in the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice at just 15 years old before transferring to the Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. By 1862, the artist had arrived in Florence, where he became fast acquaintances with several Italian artists dedicated to executing landscape paintings \u003cem\u003een plein air\u003c\/em\u003e. Zandomeneghi embraced the spontaneity, seeking to bring unparalleled luminosity to his works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When Zandomeneghi arrived in Paris in 1874, he found kindred spirits among the French Impressionists shortly after their first exhibition, sharing a common style. His close friend and artistic great Edgar Degas invited him to participate in four of the Impressionists’ later exhibitions. In the meantime, “Zandò,” as his French friends called him, began to form a relationship with the famed Durand-Ruel gallery in Paris, which hosted a solo show of his work in 1893. The year he painted \u003cem\u003eLes deux sœurs\u003c\/em\u003e, the acclaimed art dealer executed a contract with Zandomeneghi to show his work across Europe and the United States.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Today, many artworks by this Italian Impressionist reside in museums, including the Galleria d’Arte Modern in Palermo and the Palazzo Te in Mantua. Beloved for his serene compositions and impressionistic palette, Zandomeneghi remains popular in the market among collectors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1895 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 19 1\/4“ high by 15 3\/8” wide\u003cbr\u003e Framed: 27 1\/4“ high by 23 1\/2“ wide by 2 3\/4\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_31-5730.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting was exhibited at The European Fine Art Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Durand-Ruel \u0026amp; Cie, Paris, 1895, no. 3608 (purchased from the artist on December 23, 1895)\u003cbr\u003e Durand-Ruel \u0026amp; Cie, New York, no. 1582\u003cbr\u003e D.S. Miller, (acquired from the above February 18, 1898)\u003cbr\u003e Jacqueline Stewart, California (since 1950s)\u003cbr\u003e Thence by descent\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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The story, of the marriage of a landowner and a gypsy girl who is revealed as the daughter of a Turkish pasha, and the rightful owner of a hidden treasure, involves a fortune-telling Romany queen, a self-important mayor, a rascally commissioner, a military governor, a band of gypsies and a troop of hussars. Erté’s 1951 costume reflects this myriad of cultural influences as he creates an elaborate and artfully-tattered ensemble complete with gold coin details, pointed black boots and sensuous black gloves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The alliance between Erté and the vibrant performing arts scene of Paris transported audiences to new heights throughout the early 20th century. Erté emerged as an unmatched and emblematic creative force whose visionary designs were imbued with an otherworldly appeal. His mesmerizing costume and set designs left an indelible imprint on operatic and theater productions of the period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Russian-French visionary Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), popularly known as Erté, began his artistic journey in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, where he developed an early fondness for ballet and theatrical performances. He moved to Paris in 1912 to study architecture, and quickly found his creative niche in crafting fantastical costumes for the city’s bustling nightlife. Erté‘s expertise, refined under the guidance of the famed Paul Poiret, captured the attention of \u003cem\u003eHarper’s Bazaar\u003c\/em\u003e, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that spanned from 1915 to 1936. The artist also designed sets for notable cinematic masterpieces including \u003cem\u003eBen Hur\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLa Bohème\u003c\/em\u003e, and created sets and costumes for cabarets, operas and other performances at the Folies-Bergères, Bal Tabarin, the Théâtre du Bataclan and Le Casino de Paris. Erté was a trailblazer whose colorful creations shaped the groundbreaking Art Deco era more than any other, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art and design. His artworks reside in prestigious museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1951 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 12\" high x 8 1\/2\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 17 1\/4\" high x 14 1\/8\" wide x 5\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Collection of the artist, Boulogne, 1990\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans, \u003cem\u003eErté and the Era of Art Deco\u003c\/em\u003e, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024","brand":"M.S. 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Evoking the delight of grand romantic gestures, this beautiful yet playful brooch showcases the creative breadth of Cartier’s designs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Synonymous with luxury and refinement, Cartier has remained one of the most famous purveyors of jewelry and \u003cem\u003eobjets d'art\u003c\/em\u003e for over 100 years. Items like this brooch showcase the firm's aptitude for combining the finest jewels with Cartier's renowned artistry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1945 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Set in 18K gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Cartier Paris\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3\/4” length x 1 1\/2\" width","brand":"M.S. 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Carrier-Belleuse captures this classic beauty posed in the fourth position and the playful puff of her tutu shimmers with an incandescent glow filling the center of the composition. This dancer is simultaneously graceful and accessible, as her soft features and alluring eyes draw in the viewer. Much like the work of Degas, Carrier-Belleuse’s dancers are depicted with a common beauty that is at once poetic and attainable. A master of the art of pastel, his works are highly collectible as stunning examples of the art of impressionism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1851, Carrier-Belleuse was the son of the celebrated sculptor Albert Carrier-Belleuse, from whom he learned his artistic trade at a young age. He also studied under Alexandre Cabanel and Galland at the École des Beaux-Arts, and became a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon beginning in 1875. Successful during his lifetime, he received an honorable mention at the Salon in 1887 and earned a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle in 1889. He mastered the art of working with pastels and was best known for his scenes of ballet dancers, in addition to his popular landscapes, and historical and genre works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1898 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 52” high x 26 1\/4” wide\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 45” high x 20” wide","brand":"M.S. 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Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874946285703,"sku":"31-8537","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-8537_1.png?v=1792179095"},{"product_id":"petite-mendiante-by-william-adolphe-bouguereau","title":"Petite Mendiante by William-Adolphe Bouguereau","description":"William Bouguereau\u003cbr\u003e French | 1825-1905 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePetite Mendiante\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Little Beggar)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “W. Bouguereau 1880” (center left)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e William Bouguereau's faithful images of young women as beggars, gypsies and shepherdesses are an eternal expression of the female. In this magnificent painting titled \u003cem\u003ePetite Mendiante\u003c\/em\u003e, translated as \u003cem\u003eLittle Beggar,\u003c\/em\u003e he renders a young girl, utilizing the classically inspired techniques of the French Academy. In doing so, he elevates her beyond the harshness of life to reflect her inherent beauty, regardless of her social standing. The child gazes out with an expression of wisdom far beyond her years, in front of a vast and alluring landscape of natural beauty. Bouguereau was a product of Enlightenment thinking and often used his artistic gift to bring attention to the plight of the poor. His eye for realistic detail allowed him to communicate the equality of all humanity through his stunning compositions, as illustrated by this magnificent work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unpretentious and modest, Bouguereau became one of the most decorated artists of the 19th century. He received medals from the Salons and Universal Expositions, successive ranks in the prestigious Legion of Honor, and was the leading member of the Institute of France and President of the Society of Painters, Sculptors and Engravers. His art never deviated from the basic principles of Academic training. He so dominated the Salons of the Third Republic that the official Salon became known as \u003cem\u003eLe Salon Bouguereau\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition to the accolades of the art world, Bouguereau received many commissions to decorate public buildings including the Grand Théâtre, Bordeaux and the chapels of Sainte Clothilde, Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Augustin, Paris. He also painted decorations for private mansions of the Paris and La Rochelle property entrepreneurs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bouguereau's paintings are immensely popular in the United States evidenced by the fact that his works are a part of many public and private collections throughout the country, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and many more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 46” high x 29” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 58 1\/4” high x 41 1\/2” wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Goupil \u0026amp; Cie., Paris (acquired from the artist on August 3, 1880)\u003cbr\u003e William Schaus, New York\u003cbr\u003e Sale, American Art Association, Wall-Brown Collection, March 1886, lot 175\u003cbr\u003e Sale, Sotheby's NY, May 21, 1987, lot 96\u003cbr\u003e Sale, Sotheby's NY May 24, 1995, lot 138\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, NJ\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, IL\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Charles Vendryes, \u003cem\u003eCatalogue illustre des oeuvres de W. Bouguereau\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris: editions Baschet, 1885, p. 61\u003cbr\u003e Marius Vachon, \u003cem\u003eW. Bouguereau\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris, 1900, p. 154\u003cbr\u003e Mark S. Walker, \u003cem\u003eWilliams Bouguereau: A Summary Catalogue of the Paintings\u003c\/em\u003e, NY, 1991, p. 71\u003cbr\u003e D. Bartoli, \u003cem\u003eWilliam Bouguereau: Catalogue Raisonné of the Painted Works\u003c\/em\u003e, 2010, p. 202, pl. 156","brand":"M.S. 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This work, entitled \u003cem\u003eAu bord du ruisseau\u003c\/em\u003e, masterfully captures the subtle curiosity in the child's expressive eyes. It is this charming subject that charted his rise to one of the most celebrated and important painters in French Academy history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the painting, a young girl rests on the sandy banks of a river. Just having removed her bright red stockings, which lay carelessly crumpled in a pile to her left, she meets the eyes of the viewer. Her slightly flushed cheeks contrast the softness of her pale skin, emphasizing the beauty that comes with youth. In addition to his skill at rendering the human figure, Bouguereau also demonstrates his expertise in depicting botanical figures. The rocky outcrop contrasts the sharpness of the bulrush (\u003cem\u003etypha latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) sprouting out from the sand. Although the impossibly smooth brushwork erases Bouguereau’s hand, his technical mastery of the scene is undeniable in the varying textures of her soft skin, the coarse linen of her dress and the crisp foliage behind her. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Internationally famous for his skill as a draftsman and painter of religious imagery, Bouguereau transitioned into painting genre subjects by the mid-1870s. Always keenly aware of what was trending with the art-buying public, Bourguerau became inspired by a broad cultural shift and the many summers spent in his childhood village, La Rochelle. In 1882, Bouguereau purchased a summer retreat in La Rochelle, allowing him to paint local models \u003cem\u003een plein air\u003c\/em\u003e before finishing his canvases in Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unlike other artists in the 19th century who documented the arduous lives of peasants toiling in the French countryside, such as Jean-Francois Millet, Bouguereau romanticized them. The wonderment of a childhood spent in nature, running wild and free, is celebrated across Bouguereau's oeuvre, making him an exceptional commercial success in his day. Collectors on both sides of the Atlantic had to wait two to three years to purchase one of his prized paintings. In the 19th century, no American collection would have been complete without a portrait by the French Academic master. Today, his works reside in prestigious museum collections such as the Musée d'Orsay, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1888 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 31 7\/8“ high x 40 3\/8” wide (81.28 x 103.51 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 47 3\/8\" high x 56\" wide x 5\" deep (120.33 x 142.24 x 12.7 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_31-8591.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting was exhibited at The European Fine Art Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: \u003cbr\u003e The artist\u003cbr\u003e Joseph Barrigan, Providence, acquired directly from the above, 30 May 1888\u003cbr\u003e Dr. and Mrs. John Garry, Ipswich, MA\u003cbr\u003e Their sale; Sotheby’s, New York, 26 October 1983, lot 98\u003cbr\u003e Borghi \u0026amp; Co., New York\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, acquired from the above circa 1985\u003cbr\u003e European Art Part I sale; Christie’s, New York, 31 October 2018\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Paris, Cercle Artistique et Littérature, March 1888 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e C. Comte de Franqueville, Le Premier Siècle de l’Institut de France: 25 Octobre 1795-25, Octobre 1895, Paris, 1895, p. 370\u003cbr\u003e M. Vachon, \u003cem\u003eW. Bouguereau\u003c\/em\u003e, Paris, 1900, p. 156\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Walker, ‘A Summary Catalogue of the Paintings, in \u003cem\u003eWilliam Bouguereau: l’Art Pompier\u003c\/em\u003e, exh. cat., Borghi \u0026amp; Co., New York, 1991, p. 73\u003cbr\u003e D. Bartoli and F. Ross, \u003cem\u003eWilliam Bouguereau: His Life and Works\u003c\/em\u003e, New York, 2010, p. 450, pl. 296, ill.\u003cbr\u003e D. Bartoli and F. Ross, \u003cem\u003eWilliam Bouguereau: Catalogue Raisonné of his Painted Work\u003c\/em\u003e, New York, 2010, p. 246-247, no. 1888\/05, ill. ","brand":"M.S. 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