Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style
Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style
Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style
René Boivin
Amethyst and peridot brooch, 'Grenade', circa 1950
Lot Closed
May 16, 11:22 AM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Designed as a pomegranate centering a hexagonal amethyst within a surround of circular-cut peridots, unsigned, partial maker's mark for Robert Davière, French assay marks for gold, fitted case stamped René Boivin.
Accompanied by René Boivin certificate of authenticity no. 202403PYA, dated 22 March 2024, stating that the jewel was created by René Boivin circa 1950 after a drawing by Juliette Moutard.
Cf.: Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, Paris, 1994, pg. 240, for a similar 'Ananas' brooch dated 1945.
