There's a particular confidence to mid-century modernist jewelry that doesn't ask for your attention - it just takes it. This wide copper bangle from Matisse by Renoir does exactly that. The exterior is covered in a deep, richly layered red vitreous enamel with a spatter pattern that gives it an almost abstract quality - no two angles look quite the same. The interior reveals warm bare copper, a deliberate contrast that's part of the design language Renoir used across the Matisse line. It wears as a statement piece but sits comfortably on the wrist - substantial without being heavy.
Renoir of Hollywood launched the Matisse line in the early 1950s as their premium enamel collection, and these pieces have aged well - both literally and in terms of collector interest. The Copron finish Renoir used to protect their copper has held up on this example, and the enamel shows no chips or crazing. The "Matisse © Renoir" stamp on the interior is clear and complete, which matters to collectors who know what they're looking for.
Details:
Condition:
Good to very good pre-owned condition. Enamel intact with no chips, cracks, or crazing noted. Ready to wear.
Why It Stands Out:
The Matisse line is the one Renoir collectors specifically seek out - the enamel work is a step above the plain copper pieces, and the signed mark removes any guesswork. Red is one of the more striking colorways in the Matisse palette, and the splatter pattern on this example has real visual depth. If you're a mid-century modernist jewelry collector, this is the real thing - American-made.
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