Alexandre Perrege

 

Alexandre Perregeaux was one of the most famous designer personalities of the 18th century.

He was a goldsmith, glass cutter, ivory carver of international fame and from 1789 even worked as an architect in Vaud and Lausanne. Perregeaux's daughter was also active in this genre of micro-engineering, including the use of tiny pearls and hair techniques.

The two illustrations are works from the estate of the Swiss artist. The carving themes as well as the execution and quality are very similar to the works of J. Dresch or G. Stephany. Depiction two shows the individual carved parts, which are executed in incredibly fine quality and size before they are flocked.