April 16, 2024
MATISSE RENOIR COPPER red enamel DECO BRACELET Vintage
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SIGNED BY MATISSE ~ MOD MODERNIST ART DECO ANGLED CLAMPER ~ RED ENAMEL BRACELET. BRACELET: 7 1/8" inside with flexibility. 1 3/4" (slightly less) wide at front tapering to 1 1/4" at back hinge. all measures approximate Color/Design: shiney copper with copper stripes on red enamel background . It is hollow made of sturdy but bent sheets of copper. Signed: "c matisse" on inside next to hinge. C ondition: Very good to excellant with minor scratches. Hinge is tight. Little usual wear on inside of bracelet. Matisse Renoir History. The famous copper jewelry Renoir Co. was started in L.A., California, by Jerry Fels. It began after Fels' Airforce career and his shortened National Academy of Art (NYC) schooling. At the co. his designing was so prolific the designs were not all produced. Renoir of California, established in 1946, specialized in copper jewelry of geometric or abstract forms. Matisse, LTD.,also established in Los Angeles by Jerry Fels and family in 1952, run by artist Tann, featured copper jewelry with colorful enamel. This company was closely associated with Renoir of California, LTD. Both companies ceased production in 1964. A purchase of this FAMOUS MAKER merchandise is definitely an investment.
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