12-04-201212-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2624BBoston
December 4, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Art Nouveau 18kt Gold and Plique-a-Jour Enamel Gem-set Pendant, L. Gautrait

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$21,600$18,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2624BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 04, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Art Nouveau 18kt Gold and Plique-a-Jour Enamel Gem-set Pendant, L. Gautrait, France, designed as a maiden with plique-a-jour enamel tresses wearing a diamond and rose-cut diamond diadem, opal accents, diamond and pearl drop, and suspended from fancy link chain, 2 x 2 1/2 in., chain lg. 20 in., pendant signed L. Gautrait, and chain with partial maker's mark for Leon Gariod, guarantee stamps.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Several plique panels with some stress fractures possibly from the making, see images. Pearl possibly replaced. Some very minor wear to face. Reverse with area for pinstem finding. Signed L. Gautrait lower right. French guarantee stamp on one loop, another on ring joining to chain. French makers' mark on spring ring.

Keywords

France, Leon Gariod