Enamel
1940s Arts and Crafts Enamel on Copper Dish by Serge Nekrasoff
$150.00Russian-born artist, Serge Nekrassoff (1895-1995), relocated to Darien, CT in the 1930s where he primarily made enamel works using pewter. By the ’40s, with pewter in short-supply, he turned to copper for a base for his enamel art. This decorative bowl (circa late 1940s) features Nekrassoff’s signature solid color (green, in this example) with a white center and splatter pattern throughout. The decorative, beaded copper rim adds a nice contrast to the relatively simple design of the enamel pattern itself.
Inscribed ‘Nekrassoff’ signature present to the underside.
7ʺW × 7ʺD × 1.25ʺH
1940s Elizabeth Bensley Enamel and Zebrawood Decorative Box
$450.00This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley’s enamel work from the late 1940s contrasting a primitive, crudely assembled box with refined, expert enamel decoration. Note that the box top does not stay open at an angle as the hinges may suggest; the heft of the top pulls the box over without weight of items within to counterbalance the lid. The enamel is in excellent, vintage condition, with no chips or crazing. The vibrant colors of the enamel, along with the unique texture of the wood itself combine to make this piece an exceptional decorative object that is additionally a practical storage compartment for jewelry / smaller items. There is a removable interior ‘shelf’ if open storage is preferred.
H: 4.25″ x W 15.75″ x D: 4″
1940s Enamel and Wooden Box by Elizabeth Bensley
$500.00This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley’s enamel work from the late 1940s displayed beautifully on a wooden box. Note that the box top does not stay open at an angle as the hinges may suggest; it folds over and lays flat on a surface, as one of the images indicates.
The enamel is in nice, vintage condition, with crazing from age to the left burgundy panel. The vibrant colors of the enamel, along with the details of the wood itself including thin-blade box joints, combine to make this piece an exceptional decorative object that is additionally a practical storage compartment for jewelry / smaller items.
H: 3.75″ x W: 16″ x D: 5.75″
1964 Madeline Jossem “City at Dusk” Framed Enamel on Copper Panel
1964 Madeline S. Jossem enamel on copper entitled “City at Dusk.” The work is an abstraction of a city scene at dusk with an attractive, bold color palette. Retains the original frame with black velvet trim.
Measures: H 11.5″ x D .75″ x L 14″
Jossem (born in Sarre-Union, France) was a holocaust survivor turned acclaimed painter, writer, sculptor and professor. There remains a scholarship in her name at the Art Institute of Chicago where she previously taught.
The French government awarded her ‘Le Chevalier dans lorde des Arts et Lettres’ in 1996 for her contribution to the arts.
Pencil signed, dated, and titled in verso: 1964 Madeline S. Jossem “City at Dusk” Enamel.
Measures: H 11.5″ x D .75″ x L 14″
Abstract Figural Enamel on Copper Panel Artist Signed
$325.00Circa 1970s abstract enamel on copper panel retaining its original frame. Attractive array of colors and intriguing figural subject. Crazing consistent with age present, as shown.
Illegibly signed in verso.
7ʺW × 1ʺD × 11ʺH
Antique Green Earthenware Bohemian Bud Vase by Stellmacher Teplitz
Early 20th Century Czech (circa 1905) Stellmacher piece for Stellmacher Teplitz, their post-Amphora company formerly known for the Art Nouveau style.
This petite earthenware bud vase is a lush forest green with an enamel painted farm-girl pointing at the moon.
Excellent, antique condition with only very minimal crazing to the blue apron, as shown.
2.75ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 4.75ʺH
Bernice Morse Enamel on Copper ‘Floral’ Plate
Stunning and detailed Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish / plate by Bernice Morse measuring 10″ in diameter. Beautiful floral motif and sgraffito technique (lines were etched into the surface, revealing the copper underneath).
Very nice period piece with vivid colors and extraordinary texture.
Plate is in excellent, vintage condition.
Signed ‘by Bernice’ to the underside.
Does not include stand. less
10ʺW × 10ʺD × 0.75ʺH
Chilean Modernist Enamel on Copper Dish
$130.00Striking Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish in dark navy blue (almost appears black), yellow, white, and red with bird decoration. This example is small in scale (5.5″ in diameter), but bold in design.
The simple form and small size are contrasted with the vivid colors and nice texture that the central pattern introduces. Appears to read ‘Nehru’ Chile, as pictured.
A beautiful piece of enamel that can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Piece is in very nice, vintage condition.
Does not include stand.
5.5ʺD × 1ʺH
Danish Modern Ceramic Wall Sconce / Candle Holder
Decorative wall-mounted ceramic plaque / wall sconce / candleholder in slate gray with hand-painted gold and green details. Only a couple tiny spots of paint loss, as shown. Otherwise, in nice, vintage condition.
Incised model number and ‘Denmark’ to the reverse.
Does not include the easel.
5.75ʺW × 3ʺD × 11.5ʺH
Danish Modern Mustard Yellow Enamel Cast Iron Casserole by Michael Lax for Copco
1960s Danish enameled cast iron lidded casserole designed by Michael Lax for Copco. Mustard yellow enamel is in excellent shape; there are some scratches to the interior and two minor spots of edge loss, as pictured. Measures 4.75″ H x 12.25″ L x 9.75″ D. Branded on the bottom, as shown.
Enamel on Copper “Girls With Balloon” Painting
Enamel on Copper painting depicting a young girl with a ballon and another picking flowers in a forest. Delightful color usage and “confetti” floral representation.
Artist signed.
16ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 14ʺH
Enamel on Copper ‘Egret’ Decorative Plate
Striking Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish signed ‘Eli.’ This example, in vibrant blue, gold, brown, and green, depicts a gold perched egret. It is small in scale (6.75″ in diameter), but bold in design.
There is a heavy linear texture to the design, with curved lines weaved unevenly, throughout. There is also a significant amount of enamel loss, namely to the egret figure, as pictured, along with some crazing to the top. Despite its wear, this dish remains a beautiful piece of enamel that can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Signed ‘Eli’ to the beautiful, light lime green enamel underside.
Does not include stand.
Diameter: 6.75″ x H: 1″