René Boivin Brooch
Caption Brief:
c. 1935
18k yellow and pink gold, faceted rock crystal
1¾ w × 2⅞ l in (4 × 7 cm)
Signed with French assay and maker's mark for Pierre Mottet.
This unique work was designed by René Boivin and executed by Pierre Mottet.
Sold with signed box and the certificate of authenticity from Françoise Cailles.
Provenance: Important Private Texas Collection
Condition: Good condition with normal signs of wear. The rock crystal is colorless with good transparency. There is a chip and some facet abrasions, but this does not affect the durability, wearability, nor beauty. Unsigned for René Boivin. Gross weight 35.3 dwts.
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Caption Brief:
c. 1935
18k yellow and pink gold, faceted rock crystal
1¾ w × 2⅞ l in (4 × 7 cm)
Signed with French assay and maker's mark for Pierre Mottet.
This unique work was designed by René Boivin and executed by Pierre Mottet.
Sold with signed box and the certificate of authenticity from Françoise Cailles.
Provenance: Important Private Texas Collection
Condition: Good condition with normal signs of wear. The rock crystal is colorless with good transparency. There is a chip and some facet abrasions, but this does not affect the durability, wearability, nor beauty. Unsigned for René Boivin. Gross weight 35.3 dwts.