Zoltán Radnai - Panel - Cloisonné, dreamy portrait of a woman in cobalt blue • signed RZ • Hungary • circa 1987 - Enamel
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Cloisonné enamel panel by Zoltán Radnai, a modern Hungarian work featuring a dreamy cobalt blue female portrait on copper, mounted in a black wooden panel (35 x 22 cm) with the enamel 21 x 13 cm, weighing 1085 g, dating to ca. 1987 and in good used condition with minor signs of aging and small stains.
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Zoltán Radnai - Panel - Cloisonné, portrait of a woman in cobalt blue • with Idea label • Hungary • ca. 1987 - Enamel
A fairy-tale portrait of a woman in cloisonné by Zoltán Radnai, with almond-shaped eyes and a headdress of gold, leaves and tulips. Thin copper wires outline each field. The cobalt blue of the background contrasts with the peach of the face and the terracotta of the hair. On the wall, embedded in the black panel, the light naturally draws to the face.
For this object there is also a Buy Now price set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
The enamel measures 21 x 13 cm and is inset in a black wooden panel of 35 x 22 cm. Four copper nails fasten the corners. The face is peach, with a long nose and a small red mouth. The hair falls in terracotta braids with red specks. The body is burgundy with two orange-tomato tulips. White dots form pearls in the headdress.
About the maker:
Zoltán Radnai was born in 1960 in Budapest and learned the basics of art in Kecskemét from painter József Palkó. In 1979 he joined the factory Zománc és Kádgyár, where he remained the enamel artist until the end of the company. This work dates from those factory years. After the revolution he started his own studio.
In interior design:
Fits a Regency Modern, eclectic, boho or retro interior, on the wall of a study or hallway. The cobalt blue adds depth next to wood or brass.
Condition:
Good. Enamel: no flakes or cracks visible. The enamel shines evenly; the cobalt blue fields are intact. Copper edge and nails: undamaged. Panel: light signs of use. Back: a hanging hole at the top, two labels and a white felt pad at the bottom. See the photos.
In one glance:
Material: cloisonné fire enamel on copper, set in a black wooden panel
Dimensions and weight: enamel 21 x 13 cm, panel 35 x 22 cm, 1085 grams
Brand: label 'RADNAY 18.05.1987' and Idea label 156.100, back
Dating: ca. 1987
Provenance: Hungary, acquired in the 1980s (Szekszárd)
Attribution and sources:
Zoltán Radnai. The Idea label and the handwritten label spell the name Radnay. The portrait fits his fire enamels: a long face, almond eyes, thin copper wire and cobalt blue, as shown by Galeria Savaria and Darabanth. The Idea label bears the jury number 156.100.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and clicking the heart to follow beside 'DECADERS Gallery'."
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateZoltán Radnai - Panel - Cloisonné, portrait of a woman in cobalt blue • with Idea label • Hungary • ca. 1987 - Enamel
A fairy-tale portrait of a woman in cloisonné by Zoltán Radnai, with almond-shaped eyes and a headdress of gold, leaves and tulips. Thin copper wires outline each field. The cobalt blue of the background contrasts with the peach of the face and the terracotta of the hair. On the wall, embedded in the black panel, the light naturally draws to the face.
For this object there is also a Buy Now price set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
The enamel measures 21 x 13 cm and is inset in a black wooden panel of 35 x 22 cm. Four copper nails fasten the corners. The face is peach, with a long nose and a small red mouth. The hair falls in terracotta braids with red specks. The body is burgundy with two orange-tomato tulips. White dots form pearls in the headdress.
About the maker:
Zoltán Radnai was born in 1960 in Budapest and learned the basics of art in Kecskemét from painter József Palkó. In 1979 he joined the factory Zománc és Kádgyár, where he remained the enamel artist until the end of the company. This work dates from those factory years. After the revolution he started his own studio.
In interior design:
Fits a Regency Modern, eclectic, boho or retro interior, on the wall of a study or hallway. The cobalt blue adds depth next to wood or brass.
Condition:
Good. Enamel: no flakes or cracks visible. The enamel shines evenly; the cobalt blue fields are intact. Copper edge and nails: undamaged. Panel: light signs of use. Back: a hanging hole at the top, two labels and a white felt pad at the bottom. See the photos.
In one glance:
Material: cloisonné fire enamel on copper, set in a black wooden panel
Dimensions and weight: enamel 21 x 13 cm, panel 35 x 22 cm, 1085 grams
Brand: label 'RADNAY 18.05.1987' and Idea label 156.100, back
Dating: ca. 1987
Provenance: Hungary, acquired in the 1980s (Szekszárd)
Attribution and sources:
Zoltán Radnai. The Idea label and the handwritten label spell the name Radnay. The portrait fits his fire enamels: a long face, almond eyes, thin copper wire and cobalt blue, as shown by Galeria Savaria and Darabanth. The Idea label bears the jury number 156.100.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and clicking the heart to follow beside 'DECADERS Gallery'."
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1085 g
Country of origin
Hungary
Model
Cloisonné, dreamy portrait of a woman in cobalt blue • signed RZ • Hungary • circa 1987
Designer/artist/maker
Zoltán Radnai
Material
Enamel
Style
Contemporary
Colour
Blue
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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