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Monday, October 31, 2011

{1920s Limoges Camille Tharaud pâte-sur-pâte Angel/Cherub Box}

1920s French Limoges Camille Tharaud pâte-sur-pâte Angel/Cherub/Putti round box for your jewelry, candy or chocolates...

  • Camille Tharaud born in France in 1878 was probably the most important artist ever, for making Limoges Enameled Elegance. 
  • He also mastered pâte sur pâte, or literally translated: paste on paste. The translation paste on paste however is misleading. 
  • The dark tint of the cobalt blue used for these jewelry or candy boxes, makes these pâte sur pâte objects so striking. 
  • They are finely painted and hand tooled on white slip. Tharaud's conception of the grand feu ̶ a single firing of an enameled piece at 1400 degrees ̶ literally locks the enamel decoration into the porcelain, permanently capturing the intended colors and decorating effects in one fell swoop. 
  • You can read more on page 17 of the 2009 high gloss book Deco Décor by Donald-Brian Johnson Leslie Piña. 
  • For you I do have this very special 1920s Camille Tharaud round Limoges box with pâte sur pâte enameled angel/cherub/putti reliefs. 
  • Exclusively available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics.
  • Placed on a blue tea towel from Le Jacquard Français...

  • This box has a diameter of 6" and it is almost 3" high.

  • There is a letter 'J' in the underside of the box, as well as a T within a C with France above and Limoges below.
  • Also the C (Camille) Tharaud signature.
Sold out...

If you want to, you can get a matching brooch in a gold frame at Ruby Lane...

  • Christie's did auction off this heavenly plaque of pâte-sur-pâte by another artist, signed M. Chaufriasse Limoges. 
  • That sold on April 24 of 2003 for $ 5,019! at CHRISTIE'S.

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13 comments:

  1. Anna at the Doll HouseOctober 31, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    This Limoges box is just gorgeous and I love the romantic, ethereal motive.

    Anna

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  2. theromanticroseOctober 31, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Romanticissimi questi dolci angioletti avvolti in una nuvola!Baci,Rosetta

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  3. orchid0324October 31, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh, just really enchanting blue jewelry box♡♡♡ Very wonderful work and you arranged it very nicely with blue tea towel.
    Much Love, my friend, Orchid*

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  4. NuNu's Garn- und StofflaborOctober 31, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Dearest Mariette,

    thank you so much for your lovely comment!
    Sorry, I did not answer quicker, busy days.........

    I hope you are well!
    Have lovely Halloween ;O) and a great week!

    Sending Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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  5. God's Little PeopleOctober 31, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Dearest Mariette
    That is truly exquisite and the detail quite stunning. Simply eminent craftmanship.
    Thank you for sharing the images.
    Lots of love
    - and thanks so much for your always meaningful comments.
    Joan

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  6. annashusidingtunaOctober 31, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Mariette!
    The details on this pice is truley wonderfull.
    Have a nice evening!
    Hug Anna

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  7. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandOctober 31, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Mariette, wunderschöne Teile zeigst du hier.
    Ich habe einen Anhänger, geerbt von meiner Großmutter. Er dürfte 80 Jahre alt sein.
    Einen lieben Abendgruß schickt
    Irmi

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  8. Elisabeth PalzkillOctober 31, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Liebe Mariette,

    das sind Kostbarkeiten.
    Wir freuen uns über deine Schätze.

    Herzliche Grüße
    Angela und Elisabeth

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  9. Johanna GehrleinOctober 31, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    du hast immer so auserwählte und zauberhafte Sachen. Das zarte Farbenspiel auf der Dose ist wirklich ein Genuss.
    Schöne Grüße, Johanna

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  10. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    So pretty, Mariette. Thank you so much for stopping by. I was grinning as I read your shivery comment. I live in South Florida so we're actually just entering the season when we can open our windows (from Nov-April or so). I'm still adding some bamboo roll-up blinds to the back though.
    Loved hearing from you...and stay warm.
    Much love.

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  11. KerriOctober 31, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love it -- absolutely stunning!!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. Yes, Simoni is a cutie pie in her costume and isnt that wig so funny?!!!lol

    xoxo
    Kerri

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  12. Savannah GrannyNovember 2, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Dear Mariette, This is so beautiful. Such wonderful work. Hugs, Ginger

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  13. GeorgiannaNovember 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    This is gorgeous, dear Mariette!

    Thank you so much for stopping by – I'm back in the States from Chile now and getting caught up. I'm already planning a return trip! I will have to go while Maria Cecília's roses are still blooming! :) xo – g

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