Property from a Distinguished European Collection
Charles Fontana et Cie
Diamond bracelet
Session begins in
October 8, 08:30 AM GMT
Estimate
18,000 - 28,000 EUR
Bid
16,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Of geometric open-work design, the links pavé-set with circular and single-cut diamonds.
- Length approximatively 175mm
- Signed Fontana
- Circa 1930
- French assay mark for platinum, maker's mark
- Gross weight 79.44 grams
Property from a Distinguished European Collection
In 1871, Charles Fontana took over the jewellery house founded by his father in 1840 in the Palais-Royal district of Paris. He subsequently joined forces with his cousins, Joseph Fontana and Alexandre Templier, a partnership that lasted until 1882.
The firm quickly established a reputation for excellence, distinguished by the quality of its craftsmanship and its classically inspired style. While drawing inspiration from the Art Nouveau and later the Art Deco movements, it generally interpreted these artistic currents with restraint and elegance.
Following the dissolution of their partnership, the cousins founded the house of Fontana Frères before reacquiring the original firm in 1896.
Today, the archives of the House of Fontana are preserved by Chaumet, providing a valuable record of the history of this Parisian dynasty of jewellers.