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拍品专文
This tripartite jewel, probably intended to be worn as a necklace or a belt, is the work of Parisian goldsmith and restorer Alfred André (1839-1919). The plasters for the openwork plaques are illustrated in in A. Kugel, R. Distelberger & A. Bimbenet-Privat, Joyaux Renaissance, Une Splendeur Retrouvée, Paris, 2000, Annexe pl. XIII f. with pencil inscription vert clair / transparent / réserves / en or / sur les blancs [light green / transparent / reserves / gold/ on whites].
André was one of the most famous art restorers of the second half of the 19th century. He started his career as a goldsmith, established his first Parisian workshop in 1859, and later specialized in the restoration and renovation of medieval and Renaissance objects. He created numerous original works in various precious materials, which gave him immense experience in these mediums.
André worked closely with the Rothschild family and the famous collector Frédéric Spitzer. Numerous models and plaster casts from André's studio have been rediscovered, providing an extraordinary source of information. This discovery proves that the workshop was not only involved in restoration work, but also in the reproduction of old collectors' items and even in the creation of Renaissance style pieces. The model presented here meets Alfred André's high quality standards and was probably designed and created specifically for Alphonse de Rothschild.
André was one of the most famous art restorers of the second half of the 19th century. He started his career as a goldsmith, established his first Parisian workshop in 1859, and later specialized in the restoration and renovation of medieval and Renaissance objects. He created numerous original works in various precious materials, which gave him immense experience in these mediums.
André worked closely with the Rothschild family and the famous collector Frédéric Spitzer. Numerous models and plaster casts from André's studio have been rediscovered, providing an extraordinary source of information. This discovery proves that the workshop was not only involved in restoration work, but also in the reproduction of old collectors' items and even in the creation of Renaissance style pieces. The model presented here meets Alfred André's high quality standards and was probably designed and created specifically for Alphonse de Rothschild.