Renaissance style bracelet in silver and enamel, consisting of sixteen links separated by two small gilded balls, the central motif representing an allegory of Harmony, in the form of an angel playing the viol, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1845.
The Paris Exhibition of 1839 introduced the world to the name of a man who would become one of the most famous and most criticized silversmiths of the 19th century. This was François-Désiré Froment-Meurice (1802-1855), whose works were admired and criticized at the same time.
A neo-Gothic silver pendant with gold and enamel trim depicting a crusader bidding farewell to his lady surrounded by page boys, height 6.5cm. François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1851.
François-Désiré Froment-Meurice was born into the family of a jeweler, François Froment-Meurice, and lost his father at an early age. His mother soon remarried to a jeweler, Pierre Meurice. François-Désiré, who took his stepfather’s surname, graduated from high school and began training as a jeweler. He was very successful in this field. At the French Industrial Exhibition of 1844, he received a gold medal.
Gold Renaissance brooch-buckle with pearls, enamel and ruby, in the form of an angel playing the viola, surrounded by cherubs in an architectural ornament, height 5 cm, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1830.
Admirers compared him to the great Cellini, while opponents believed that he took a little bit of everything from other masters. However, it cannot be denied that his best works are magnificent in technique. Froment-Meurice’s fame increased significantly after the London Exhibition of 1851, and his Renaissance-style works were in demand throughout Europe.
Renaissance style bracelet of openwork floral motifs set with oval sapphires, rubies, diamonds and pearls, set in pink, black and white enamel, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, early 19th century.Gold crowned dragon brooch with diamonds, diameter 4.7 cm, François Désiré Froment Meurice, Paris, circa 1840.Renaissance style Latin cross brooch with pearls and diamonds, François Désiré Froment Meurice, Paris, circa 1850.Renaissance-style pearl and turquoise necklace with a central openwork panel from which hangs a removable openwork Latin cross pendant, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, early 19th century.Gold lapis lazuli bracelet, François Désiré Froment Meurice, Paris, circa 1830.Agate bowl in a silver frame, on four feet decorated with pearls, with a pine-tree foot and a sculptured group representing a horseman killing a Turkish warrior, height 15.5 cm, probably François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1840.Pair of carnelian and agate bowls in silver mounts: the carnelian vase is decorated with a horsewoman in Renaissance dress, the agate vase is decorated with a horseman killing a Turkish soldier, in memory of Jan Sobieski’s defence of Vienna against the Ottomans, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1840-45.La Coupe des Vendanges, agate bowl in a silver-gilt enamelled frame on a lapis lazuli stand, complex composition with three figures at the base representing poetic, amorous and alcoholic intoxication, stem and handle in the form of a vine branch hung with pearl grapes and green enamel leaves, a bird’s nest approached by a salamander, winged putti surrounding a reclining figure of a partially draped woman representing Reason in an alcoholic sleep, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1844Lidded vase of silver-gilt with miniatures on enamel depicting comedy scenes, with a jasper stem and two handles in the form of angels (one holding a mirror, the other a comedy mask), the lid decorated with figures of a loving couple, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, c. 1849Rock crystal goblet in a gilded silver, pearl, garnet and chrysoprase frame in the Gothic style with mascarons, dragon-shaped handles and a soldier-shaped finial, height 21 cm, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1850.Silver and enamel matchbox surmounted by a globe with the signs of the zodiac and a putti, decorated with precious stones and medallions with chased scenes: the chariot of Hyperion and the Vestal Virgins, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1848.Moss agate bowl in a gilt silver frame, François Désiré Froment Meurice, Paris, circa 1853.Gilded silver bowl in neo-Gothic style with turquoise, amethysts and pearls, the base of the bowl decorated with animal motifs: lizard, crayfish, frog, eel and fish, the handles surmounted by two herons, Jules Vieuse for François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1845.Silver rococo teapot and serving tray with the monogram “EM” under the Russian Imperial crown, from the service of Grand Duchess Catherine Mikhailovna, François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1850.Silver tazza supported by three women holding garlands of flowers and fruit and a bundle of wheat, François Désiré Froment Meurice, Paris, circa 1851.French Napoleon III Natural Pearls Diamonds Cathedral Ring.Jeweled Cupid Bracelet by Froment Meurice.19th Century Gold Ring in the Manner of Fannière Frères.Rare French Silver Gem Set and Enamel Match Box Froment Meurice circa 1848 Paris.Saint Cecelia Chatelaine Pendant by Froment Meurice, French, circa 1850.French Neo Renaissance Intaglio Signet Ring Manner of Wièse & Froment Meuric.A Very Rare Antique Enamel Bracelet.Napoleon III Clock Garniture Designed by Sévin, Cast by Barbedienne.Pearl and Diamond Bracelet.18 Karat Yellow Gold, Chimere Brooch, Paris 1900.Antique Renaissance Revival Gold and Silver Brooch.Antique Gold, Blue Enamel, and Pearl Bracelet in Original Froment Meurice Box.Rare Enamel and Silver Loves Bracelet by Frederic Jules Rudolphi, Circa 1840.EMILE FROMENT MEURICE Belle Epoque Gold Bangle.19th Century Natural Pearl Ivy Leaves Gold Bangle Bracelet.Set in 18 Carat, Yellow Gold and Cameo, 19th Century.French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring.
