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Chanel Heraldic Double Lion Brooch

About the Item

Whether they were Lions or Leos, Chanel was fiercely aligned with them throughout her life. This heraldic form brooch has obvious royal connotations. In her life she had many interactions with royals but in many ways probably felt they were the privileged ones. Goossens reinterprets her majestic dablings as a crest, a pair of bronze lions holding a golden orb. This Goossens brooch is also available as a singular lion or as a lion belt from the same series. 2 5/8" x 2" Signed: CHANEL
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
    Gold Plate,Bronze,Gilt Metal
  • Style:
    Medieval
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent.
  • Seller Location:
    Riverdale, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: AU1110252539
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