A gigantic one of a kind vintage 1980s handmade copper enamel modernist Birds Doves artwork by the artistic duo Micheline de Passillé and Yves Sylvestre of Quebec Canada. This is the second very large enamel artwork that I've had by the Canadian duo, and both were dated 1980 and with a bird theme. I am guessing that they were made for a particular show or exhibition that year, and no doubt are unique artworks. The enamel is applied with layers over layers, some semi-transparent and some opaque but with raised edges which you can clearly feel when running your fingers over the enamel. De Passilé-Sylvestre started their business in 1960 by making one of a kind enamel artworks and jewelry in enamel on copper. (See my last photo for an image of the couple at one of their installation exhibitions in their early days.) This is a mature artwork by the Canadian artistic duo, and a true collectors prize! Measures 16" diameter with a rise at the rim of slightly over an inch. As you can see in my last two photos, the artwork has one very very small ding at the edge that is not at all visible when viewing the artwork from the front, only from the side. There are also some gouges to the enamel at the back. I am guessing that this may have occurred when the artwork was incorrectly stored. None of this is apparent whatsoever when the artwork is hung on the wall or displayed on a shelf. Excellent vintage condition with the above caveats and as shown.

A gigantic vintage 1980s de Passillé Sylvestre Quebec Canada copper enamel modernist Birds Doves design wall-hanging artwork - measures 16" in diameter!

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A sign with STONEHENGE written in blue sitting across the top of a grey stone.

A miniature replica of the second phase of Stonehenge.

Part of the Canadian Modern exhibit; a Clairtone G in the background with large information cards in the foreground.

Spent a fantastic afternoon visiting a couple of exhibits at the RBCM in Victoria! #Stonehenge #CanadianModern

a RARE and quite magnificent vintage 1960s handmade copper enamel modernist Sailboat and Seagulls artwork by the artistic duo Micheline de Passillé and Yves Sylvestre of Quebec Canada. The design is at-once both abstract and figurative as the various shapes form overall a sailboat among waves, and with three seagulls aloft beside the yacht! So unique and no doubt a one of a kind and impressive artwork! The couple were more experimental in their early days, and that is seen clearly in this artwork. There are layers overlaid on layers of enamel, some with raised edges which you can clearly feel when running your fingers over the enamel, particularly with the black and red enamel sections. No doubt the enamel was painted on, and built up over successive layers very similar to the impasto technique in painting. De Passilé-Sylvestre started their business in 1960 by making one of a kind enamel artworks and jewelry in enamel on copper. (See my last photo for an image of the couple at one of their installation exhibitions in their early days.) A true collectors prize! Measures 9-3/4" diameter by 1-1/4" high at rim. Excellent vintage condition.

An original 1960s De Passillé Sylvestre enamel on copper artwork...

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