1963 Georges Braque Gold and Cornelian Mounichos Cameo Ring

Name: 1963 Georges Braque Gold and Cornelian Mounichos Cameo Ring
Brand: Georges Braque
Price: 17204.85 USD
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$17,204.85

About

Very Rare 18K gold (marked) and Cornelian cameo ring by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism. This ring feature the bird "Mounichos" grave as a cameo in Cornelian. It is Signed "Bijoux de Braque" and numbered 2/8 ; Size 54 (7) The original Braque drawing is on photo 5 and is called "L'oiseau et son nid", and the gouache of "Bijoux de Braque" is on photo 6. "Bijoux de Braque" is a project of the famous french painter Braque, who designed jewelry in the last three years of his life, from 1960 to 1963. All items of this collection are made after Braque major career works he has chosen to be transposed in jewels and precious sculptures with the help of a Stonecutter, Heger de Loewenfeld. The project ended up as an exhibition at the "palais du Louvre" from march to may 1963 (Photo 7) There are approximatively 100 gouaches, listed in the book "Les Metamorphoses de Braque" by Heger de Loewenfeld and Raphael de Cuttoli. All subjects are renamed after Greek Mythology characters.

Details

Creator
Georges Braque
In the Style Of
Modern
Place of Origin
France
Date of Manufacture
C. 1980

Period
1960-1969
Metal
18k GoldGold
Stone
Carnelian
Stone Cut
Mixed Cut

Condition
Good
Wear
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
W 0.63 in. x D 0.79 in.W 16 mm x D 20 mm
Length
0.79 in. (20 mm)

Weight
8.5 g
Seller Location
Paris, FR
Reference Number
LU34129717212

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