- 487
The celebrated 'Dove of Peace' brooch, 1939, René Boivin
Estimate
230,000 - 400,000 CHF
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Description
- René Boivin
- sapphire, diamond and gold
Set with circular-cut and cabochon sapphires in various shades of blue, the tail and wings partially articulated, the eye accented with a brilliant cut-diamond of yellow tint, mounted in yellow gold, signed René Boivin, French assay marks, case.
Condition
French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Signed on brooch fitting. Sapphires overall well matched in colour, medium to good colour saturation, some typical crystal inclusions visible to the naked eye, a few scratches and nicks. Diamond of yellow tint bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with age and wear. Well preserved - in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"This impressive "Dove of Peace" brooch was designed by Juliette Moutard after an idea of Germaine Boivin, for an important American client who had also commissioned on the 28th September 1938, the brooch "Bucrane" and a brooch "Conque" decorated with a mermaid. Due to the outbreak of the war the client never took possession of the jewel, which was subsequently sold to another client in 1945.
In its original form, the dove held in its beak a heart pavé-set with diamonds and surrounded by an emerald olive branch. Boivin removed this detail from the brooch before it was sold in 1945.
The brooch, a unique piece, is published in F. Cailles "René Boivin Joaillier ". Editions de l'Amateur. Paris 1994, page 80."
Françoise Cailles, September 2011