Art Deco Platinum, Hardstone, and Diamond Bonsai Tree Brooch, Ernst Paltscho

Description:

Art Deco Platinum, Hardstone, and Diamond Bonsai Tree Brooch, Ernst Paltscho, Austria, c. 1920, designed as a potted bonsai tree set with old European-, old single-, rose-, and baguette-cut diamonds with black enamel, carved hardstone leaves, lg. 1 1/2 in., hallmarks, in the original fitted box.

Note: A similar example is in the collection of The British Museum.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

A couple of extremely minor nicks to leaf tips, otherwise without visible issues. Box with scuffs and scratches.


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