Georges Braque (1882 - 1963)
Fine 18K Gold (Marked) & Citrine (7 cts) Brooch by Georges Braque (1882-1963), inventor of cubism.
The piece is called "Helios", in reference of the sun in Greek Mythology.
This Gold brooch is designed as a star bearing in its center a Citrine stone of 7,3 carats, representing the sun. It is Signed "Bijoux de Braque" and numbered 6/8. The gouache Helios of "Bijoux de Braque" is reproduced on photo 3.
"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.
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1963 Georges Braque citrine Gold Helios Brooch
Product Details
Dimensions: 2.32 in.W x 2.2 in.L / 5.9 cmW x 5.6 cmL
Artist : Georges Braque
Medium : 18k Gold, Citrine
Date of creation : 1963
Date of Manufacture : 1990
Condition Report : Excellent condition
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