Jules Sarlandi, French enamel painter of the early 20th century, was born in 1874. He settled in Limoges at the end of the 19th century and discovered a new profession here. Sarlandi belongs to a generation of masters such as Camille Fauré, Paul Bonnard, Ernest Blanchet and Alexandre Marty who breathed new life into the art of enamel.

He was constantly looking for and testing new enameling techniques, techniques and forms, without adhering to the classical settings. In the early 1900s, he became known for his impeccable technique in working with Limoges enamel. His vases, Art Nouveau cutlery and enamel paintings were in high demand. In the late 1920s he pioneered Art Deco enamel work and worked with interior designers to create enamel pieces. His work was sold in Limoges as well as in luxury Parisian shops such as Le Grand Dépôt. He died in 1936 at the height of his popularity.

Founded by Émile Bourgeois (1832-1926) in 1863 on the rue Drouot, a modest shop for the sale of English ceramics, in its fifty years of existence, by the beginning of the twentieth century, became one of the most popular suppliers of luxury goods in Paris. In the late 1920s, Sarlandi collaborated with the designers of Le Grand Dépôt, whose models he embodied in enamel.

Jules Sarlandi’s son, Robert (1901-1986), followed in his father’s footsteps. Despite the fact that he was in his shadow for a long time, Robert’s work is also very interesting. Some art historians believe that some of the works of Jules Sarlandi’s Art Deco workshop were made by his son.