Antiquorum in Love, Impotant Horology...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997
LOT 6
Attributable to Jean V Mussard (1681-1754), Geneva, circa 1710-1720. "L'alliance du vin et de 1'amour"
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
USD 2,100 - 2,800
Gilt brass framed rectangular plaque, enamel on copper, finely painted with a scene featuring "The Alliance between Love and Wine". Dim. 51 x 70 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 18 |
Spotted |
Notes
Musard Jean V (1681 - 1754)
Son of jean IV, he was a goldsmith and became Master on
December 7, 1699. He was a painter on enamel and much
influenced by the style of the Freres Huaud. He went into
partnership with his son Jean-Antoine and also trained several
pupils: Gabriel Fontaine, Andre Oettner, and in 1712, Germain
Collation. Two of his best known works are Ronan Charity and
Religious Scene. His signature appears