Art Nouveau Gold and plique-à-jour Enamel Bowl by André Fernand Thesmar

Art Nouveau Gold and plique-à-jour Enamel Bowl by André Fernand Thesmar 

This plique-à-jour enamel and gold cup by André Fernand Thesmar features a floral design showcasing vibrant colors and transparency through the enamel. This design reflects Thesmar's innovative approach to enamel art. 

This work, though dated to 1903, was first published in 1897 in La Revue de l'Art Ancien et Moderne by Émile Molinier (p. 176).  It is also referenced in Alastair Duncan's book The Paris Salons: 1895–1914 (1999, p. 511).
From 2010 to 2011, it was exhibited at the Villa Stuck Museum in Munich, Germany.

Circa 1903
Approximate Height: 5 cm
Diameter: 9.2 cm 
Approximate weight: 78.6 grams
Metal  type: 18-karat gold