22nd Sep, 2022 9:30
Frédéric Vernon - Art Nouveau 'Madonna' pendant in mother of pearl, plique-à-jour enamel and pearl border, showcasing a mother of pearl cameo depicting Virgin Mary, after his 'Virgo Virginum' medal design, on a floral pierced-through background filled with plique-à-jour enamels, framed by seed pearls, signed F. Vernon, numbered on frame and bail, French eagle's head hallmarks (indicates 18ct) and maker's mark, measures 32.0 mm across (excluding bail), total weight of item 9.7 grams.
Frédéric Charles Victor de Vernon (1858-1912) was a celebrated French sculptor and medallist. He was educated at École des beaux-arts and won the Grand Prix de Rome in the engraving category in 1887, he then spent a three-year residency at Villa Medici. His pieces were featured in numerous exhibitions in the Paris Salon, and eventually named Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1900.
Sold for £1,700
Condition Report
One pearl deficient.
Frédéric Vernon - Art Nouveau 'Madonna' pendant in mother of pearl, plique-à-jour enamel and pearl border, showcasing a mother of pearl cameo depicting Virgin Mary, after his 'Virgo Virginum' medal design, on a floral pierced-through background filled with plique-à-jour enamels, framed by seed pearls, signed F. Vernon, numbered on frame and bail, French eagle's head hallmarks (indicates 18ct) and maker's mark, measures 32.0 mm across (excluding bail), total weight of item 9.7 grams.
ProvenanceFrédéric Charles Victor de Vernon (1858-1912) was a celebrated French sculptor and medallist. He was educated at École des beaux-arts and won the Grand Prix de Rome in the engraving category in 1887, he then spent a three-year residency at Villa Medici. His pieces were featured in numerous exhibitions in the Paris Salon, and eventually named Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1900.
