Eugène Feuillâtre Art Nouveau Butterfly Necklace

This Art Nouveau 18K gold, plique-à-jour enamel and pearl butterfly necklace by Eugène Feuillâtre was created circa 1902-1910. The necklace of articulated links is designed as eight butterflies in flight with diamond eyes, plique-à-jour enamel wings, and cloisonné enamel bodies, highlighted throughout by paillons, joined by shaped gold antennae to foliate enamel links centering button pearls, mounted in chased 18K gold. Preserved with its original fitted case, this elegant jewel of sensitive naturalism represents the work of a storied Parisian enamelist, made at the height of his powers.