Art Nouveau Paillon Enamel Pendant, Attributed to Etienne Tourette, c. 1905, with beetle motifs centering an old European-cut diamond, within a gold frame, 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in., unmarked, completed by later silk cord and tassel. Note: Paillon enamel uses intricate ornamental motifs cut out of color foil or gold on successive layers of enamel. Etienne Tourette is a French enamellist known for his use of gold paillons to produce an iridescent effect.
Art Nouveau Paillon Enamel Pendant, Attributed to Etienne Tourette, c. 1905, with beetle motifs centering an old European-cut diamond, within a gold frame, 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in., unmarked, completed by later silk cord and tassel. Note: Paillon enamel uses intricate ornamental motifs cut out of color foil or gold on successive layers of enamel. Etienne Tourette is a French enamellist known for his use of gold paillons to produce an iridescent effect.
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