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RING, 'IOPHASSA', BRAQUE FOR HEBER DE LOWENFELD, 1960S
估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述
Decorated with a polished stylised dextral profile, to a textured open shank, size L, signed Heber de Lowenfeld and Bijoux de Braque, numbered.
Condition
Signed Heber de Lowenfeld and Bijoux de Braque. Inscribed Iophassa. Numbered 21/250 LP2801. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 14 grams.
"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.
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.
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."
拍品資料及來源
Georges Braque (1882-1963) contributed to the ‘wearable art’ concept in the post-World War II years. The traditional concept of jewellery expressing wealth, embellishing a piece of clothing or reflecting the wearer’s personality had less importance, replaced by a desire to express innovative sculptural forms. Being one of the most influential 20th Century French painters, Braque turned his attention to jewellery at the age of 79. Metamorphoses is the collection where his two-dimensional sketches of ancient Greek and mythology were turned into jewellery items by the entrusted and experienced jeweller Heger de Löwenfeld between 1961 and 1963.
Over a hundred items were produced and exhibited at the Musée du Louvre from March to May 1963, only three months before Braque passed away. The works inspired by myths and themes, each bearing a symbolic name of a classical god.
Over a hundred items were produced and exhibited at the Musée du Louvre from March to May 1963, only three months before Braque passed away. The works inspired by myths and themes, each bearing a symbolic name of a classical god.