Lot 324
  • 324

Tourmaline and emerald brooch, 'Digitale', 1947, René Boivin

Estimate
11,000 - 16,000 CHF
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Description

Of stylised floral design, set with pear-shaped pink tourmalines and circular-cut emeralds, mounted in yellow gold, the back inscribed with SEPT. 1949 JANV.29-1950 and a quote of Jean Giraudoux, Ondine, 1939: Ma solitude commence à deux pas de toi.

Literature

Cf: Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, page 227 for a very similar brooch, 'Digitale', dated 1944.

Condition

French assay marks for gold. Accompanied by a letter of authentication from Françoise Cailles. Coloured stones bright and lively colour, with typical crystal inclusions but not noticeable when worn. Scratches and tarnish to metal commensurate with age and wear. In good condition. Please refer to Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, page 227 for a very similar brooch, 'Digitale', dated 1944.
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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a letter of authentication.