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Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Sculptural Figurative Pendant Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold
About the Item
Figurative Jules pendant designed by Jean Mahie.
A beautiful and rare piece of art, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the late 1970. This vintage sculptural pendant is part of the Charming's Monster collection and was carefully crafted with a rectangular shape in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats (.916/.999 Au). The surfaces and the borders are finished with textured, sculpted, chiseled and hammered patterns. The pendant is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain or a bracelet.
An extremely interesting artistic piece, it was created with diverse elements of figurative and abstract forms, which are attached to the main body by rivets from the back. This solid gold pendant is an impressive and lends a big, bold and gold look in your neck.
Weight: 35.95 grams, (23.15 Dwt).
Measures: 70.5 mm by 32 mm (2.78 x 1.26 Inch).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the designer's signature, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "JEAN MAHIE 22KT".
Jean Mahie
This is the result of a wonderfully symbiotic and fruitful partnership between Jaclyne Mazard and her father-in-law Jean-Marie Mazard. They first began combining their artistic talents in 1969, working from a studio in Mouans-Sartoux in the South of France, and launched their jewelry line the following year. Neither was formally trained, and both preferred to work with 22ct gold in order to realize their unique style that embodied primitive form, motifs and techniques. Everything they made was entirely hand crafted with Jaclyne often drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in Tunisia. Their bold, imaginative, exotic pieces in richly hued yellow gold fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work with both firms retailing their pieces. Jaclyne recalls, “Louis Arpels, 82 years old at the time, saw our work and convinced us to sell our productions to Van Cleef and Arpels. Cartier followed as well. So, in November 1970, we had our creations in their windows, Place Vendôme and rue de la Paix in Paris, with our name shown.” (With thanks from Hancock's),
Literature: -Jean Mahie, Bronze and Gold Jean Mahie, Sculpteurs forgerons D'Or, Edition Monelle Hayot, Paris 1980. -Elizabeth Hamilton and Emily Stohrer, Jean Mahie, Sculpture in Gold, Sharf Publication 1989. -René Barjavel. Les Creations de Jean Mahie Forgerons D'Or 1969-1977. The Sculptures and Artwork, Jean Mahie 30 Years With Neiman Marcus. 2000. For Similar pieces from this collection illustrated.
Collections: Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Ohio, USA. Victoria & Albert Museum, London UK. Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston USA.
Collateral: This pendant is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the 22kt gold. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P050624TRNM/1.055 MAO/TI/GM
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- Weight:35.95 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.26 in (32.01 mm)Depth: 0.16 in (4.07 mm)Length: 2.78 in (70.62 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1973
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this pendant is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the 22kt gold. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
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Jean Mahie
Bold, vibrant and full of life, the remarkably ebullient gold jewelry of French brand Jean Mahie has dazzled collectors from the moment it first appeared. Featuring motifs derived from classical mythology and ancient architecture, Jean Mahie earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories are characterized by sinuous lines and simple, primordial shapes.
Painter and sculptor Jacline Mazard was at loose ends with her art career when her father-in-law, sculptor and goldsmith Jean-Marie Mazard, recognized her potential and invited her to join him in his workshop in the South of France. Self-taught, Jean-Marie Mazard shared his love of working with gold with his daughter-in-law, and the pair began collaborating in 1969 under the name Jean Mahie.
A shrewd businessman, Jean-Marie Mazard focused on efforts to market the pair’s striking creations, and with the support of a public relations executive, early publicity promptly resulted in acclaim and wide recognition. Their work eventually fit snugly alongside the candy-colored gems and bohemian fashions of the late 1960s and 1970s, an era of free expression and fascination with cultures around the world that yielded vibrant jewelry with global influences.
Working with 22-karat yellow gold, Jean Mahie’s founders produced bold designs that drew on architecture and artifacts of Mediterranean history, inspired by Jacline’s childhood, which took shape not far from the ruins of ancient Carthage in Tunisia. Their textured, sculptural link necklaces, cuff bracelets, dangle earrings and other pieces garnered praise from the likes of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, both of which engaged in partnerships with Jean Mahie. Neiman Marcus later became the sole retailer of the brand’s jewelry.
Jean-Marie Mazard passed away in 1994. Jacline Mazard now designs alongside her son and daughter in their studio in New York City.
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