GASTON SUISSE (1896-1988) Chinese swallows, Dominican widows, California bobwhites, tanagers and hummingbirds among lanceolate foliage and tiger orchids, most likely a special order in this size. Large decorative panel. Engraved polychrome lacquer on an ivory lacquer background; the engraved foliage parts richly enhanced with gold. Six holes for fastenings, one dent in the upper right-hand corner. Signed G. SUISSE, in red lacquer, lower left. 110 x 200 cm Important notice: We would like to thank Mr. Dominique Suisse, the artist's son and successor, for confirming the authenticity of this work and for the valuable information he provided. Bibliography and related works : - Collective - Gaston Suisse - Magnificence of Master of Lacquer - Éditions Paris-Shanghai, 2017. Very similar to our decorative panel reproduced on page 18. - Collectif- Art déco France-Chine - Éditions AAM, Bruxelles, 2022. Very similar to our decorative panel reproduced on page 136. Webography: https://www.gastonsuisse.com/oeuvres/panneaux--veuves-tangaras-et-colibris.html - A smaller panel reproduced on the website page.