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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Jean Mahie Bronze Cubist Head Sculpture Titled Veneration
By Jean Mahie
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist and jewelry designer Jean Mahie signed and numbered bronze head titled" Veneration", circa 1987 from her collection I series of sculptures. Signed and numbered 3/8. An example...
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture – Abstracted Head, 20th Century
By Brancusi
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
This intimate bronze sculpture depicts a reclining head in a state of calm introspection. Its smooth, rounded contours and closed eyes convey a serene, timeless expression. The styli...
Bronze
Abstract Cubist Bronze Sculpture Signed DN, XX Century
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Abstract Cubist Sculpture Bronze Granite XX Century DIMENSIONS Height: 7 inches Width: 3-3/8 inches Depth: 3-3/8 inches ABOUT This is a brillia...
Bronze
Bronze Head Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
This bronze head sculpture signed by artist O. Ramsburg can be displayed as an elegant table top art piece.
Bronze
Carl Milles Horse's Head Bronze Sculpture
By Carl Milles
Located in Malmö, SE
Carl Milles (1875-1955), after, bronze sculpture of a horse's head. Marked Millesgården. Great condition. Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Carl Milles, whose origi...
Bronze
Contemporary Cubist Head in Bronze by Perrine Le Bars
By Perrine Le Bars
Located in Marseille, FR
Cubist bronze sculpture by Perrine Le Bars. Cast by "Fa Boniface Bassan côte d'ivoire".
Bronze
Modern Woman’s Head Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern patinated bronze sculpture representing a woman’s head in Art Deco style. This bronze sculpture is mounted on a dark rectangular base, creating a vertical and balanced composi...
Stone, Bronze
$4,250
H 17.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.5 in
After Clodion Signed Bronze Sculpture Titled "Bacchae and Cupid"
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 17 3/4in W: 11 1/4in D: 8.5in This Bronze Signed After Claude Michael Clodion titled "Bacchae and Cupid" is an exceptional sculpture and was made with quality in mind....
Marble, Bronze
Bronze cubist sculpture
By Jan and Joel Martel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze cubist sculpture Penguin Motif Art deco style Circa 1940 Origin France No signature. Attributed to J.Martel Piece rat. Has some wear It has a small dent on its beak. marble ...
Bronze
$2,700Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 10.25 in D 7 in
Francesco Marcangeli Bronze Sculpture Titled "Giustizia"
Located in Plainview, NY
Francesco Marcangeli Contemporary sculpture titled "Giustizia" is made in 1980's in Rome, Italy. The bronze sculpture is setting on a limestone ba...
Limestone, Bronze
Sculpture in Bronze, Head of a women
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture it features a serene young woman’s face holding a rose stem between her lips, combining refined cubist form with poetic symbolism. Contact us before ordering t...
Bronze
Art Deco Dark Bronze Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco style bronze horse head sculpture in dark patinated bronze, mounted on a circular base and square plinth. This bronze animal figure represents the head of a horse. The dark ...
Stone, Bronze
Cubism Sculpture Head in bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture, showcases a dynamic and emotionally charged cubist design with swirling, fluid forms and an intense psychological presence. Contact us before ordering to conf...
Bronze