Camille Fauré was the proprietor of the shop, Atelier Faure, that produced the enamels inspired by the artists of avant-garde movements, especially Fernand Léger and Robert and Sonia Delauney. During the years 1919-1924, Fauré partnered with fine enamelists Alexandre Marty and his daughter, Henriette. They developed a technique of sculpting the enamel into an unusually thick three-dimensional surface, sometimes cutting a sharp edge within the design. By the time they left, they had trained five masters in the technique.

Along with apprentices, they perfected their techniques and were able to faithfully reproduce or repair specific designs as often as needed. Each had his own secrets and strong points and they all worked together for...