A fine miniature work of art. The subject, a cherub symbolises divine guidance, innocence, love, and protection. Set within an octagonal platinum frame it is detailed with eight cut diamonds. 

Paillet established a studio in Paris. He became renowned for his figurines, made with ivory and ceramic.

He painted portraits of American socialites of the Gilded Age,including miniatures for the Peter Marié collection, now preserved by the New-York Historical Society. He did a miniature portrait of Edith Wharton.

Paillet also designed jewelry.A pendant he designed for Marcus & Co., a luxury jewelry retailer, is exhibited at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Details

• Circa: 1910
• Dimensions: 1.3 x 1cm
• Pin length: 8cm
• Hallmark: Tests as platinum, faded french assay and maker's mark