Frech Gilt and Silvered Necklace "Le Bélier" by Line Vautrin
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Description
A cast bronze necklace titled " "Le Bélier" (the Ram) by French Parisin art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The ram necklace and its variations were conceived circa 1950-1955. The lovely necklace on offer features a ram pendent on chunky cast chains, half gilt and half silvered. One of the chain links was impressed LINE/VAUTRIN and the other monogrammed LV as shown.
Literature:
Patrick Mauriès, Line Vautrin: Bijoux et Objets, London, 1992, p. 60
Christian Boutonnet, Catherine Boutonnet and Rafael Ortiz, Line Vautrin, exh. cat., Galerie L’Arc en Seine, Paris, 2003, p. 32
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm) -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: France Period: 1950-1999 Materials: bronze Condition: Good. Fine condition with minor wear and patina only. Creation Date: 1950-55 Metals: Other Gender: Ladies' Styles / Movements: Mid-Century, Artist Jewelry Incollect Reference #: 616170
Message from Seller:
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