SUZANNE BELPERRON
A citrine brooch, 1940
€ 58,000.00
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Of stylised lotus flower design, centring on a large pear-shaped briolette citrine, circa 1940, maker's mark for Société Groëné et Darde. Length: 4.1cm, width: 3.95cm. Weight: 29.17 grams Accompanied by...
Of stylised lotus flower design, centring on a large pear-shaped briolette citrine, circa 1940, maker's mark for Société Groëné et Darde. Length: 4.1cm, width: 3.95cm. Weight: 29.17 grams
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Belperron.
Like many artists of the period, and indeed beyond, Ancient Egypt has been cited as an important influence for Suzanne Belperron who incorporated themes and motifs in her signature colourful abstraction.
This particular brooch is an ode to the lotus flower. For the Ancient Egyptians, its central bud unfolding radiating petals as it comes to life. This silhouette inspired parallels with the Sun and as such this bloom was used as a symbol of creation and rebirth.
Belperron has accentuated this association by using the warm yellow/orange tones of the fiery quartz named citrine to compose her jewel. Its central pear-shaped briolette stone casts fleeting flashes of light as it moves, playing with the slower shimmers of the polished gold contours around it, creating a jewel that celebrates life and light.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Belperron.
Like many artists of the period, and indeed beyond, Ancient Egypt has been cited as an important influence for Suzanne Belperron who incorporated themes and motifs in her signature colourful abstraction.
This particular brooch is an ode to the lotus flower. For the Ancient Egyptians, its central bud unfolding radiating petals as it comes to life. This silhouette inspired parallels with the Sun and as such this bloom was used as a symbol of creation and rebirth.
Belperron has accentuated this association by using the warm yellow/orange tones of the fiery quartz named citrine to compose her jewel. Its central pear-shaped briolette stone casts fleeting flashes of light as it moves, playing with the slower shimmers of the polished gold contours around it, creating a jewel that celebrates life and light.
