Lot 211
  • 211

DIAMOND, ONYX, ENAMEL AND JADE BROOCH, BOUCHERON, CIRCA 1925

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

Of oval openwork design with floral motifs, millegrain-set with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, onyx, cabochon and fancy-cut jade and applied with black enamel, signed Bouheron, French assay marks.

Literature

Cf.: Melissa Gabardi, Art Deco Jewellery 1920-1949, England, 1989, pg. 71, plate 1 for a similar example of a brooch by Boucheron.

Condition

Signed Boucheron Paris. Stamped with French assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold. Estimated diamond weight approximately 3.00-3.50 carats. Jade light green with mottling, fractures visible and surface reaching. Some loss and chips to black enamel. Onyx in good condition. Brooch fitting with some light play. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approximately 42.7 grams. Length approximately 80 x 48mm. Accompanied by case.
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