1 / 3
Featured lot selected by the auctions House.
Premium Gros & Delettrez
55
-
Georges LENFANT Workshop, 1930s–1940s
See original version (French)
55
-
Georges LENFANT Workshop, 1930s–1940s
See original version (French)
Estimate €5,000 - €7,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Georges LENFANT Workshop, 1930s–1940s
A 750‰ yellow and white gold bracelet comprising articulated rectangular links forming geometric patterns, some set with onyx inlays, punctuated by four zoned agate beads. Ratchet clasp concealed within one of the agate beads and a safety clasp.
Made in France, with the Atelier Georges LENFANT diamond-shaped hallmark.
Diameters of the agate beads: 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 cm.
Length: 20 cm.
Gross weight: 51.7 g.
(Small chips to the onyx).
In the 1930s, the Atelier Georges Lenfant combined its geometric links with precious and decorative stones (amethyst, carnelian, chrysoprase, onyx, etc.) and offered them to the leading jewellery houses of the time, notably Lacloche Frères. Our bracelet is particularly original, both in the craftsmanship of the articulated links – richly and meticulously finished with onyx inlays – and in the use of decorative stones fashioned into spheres, making the most of their natural colour banding. Our bracelet highlights the creative drive of this workshop, a master chainmaker and producer of avant-garde designs throughout every period of its production. The modernist drive of the Lenfant workshop in the 1920s and 1930s was also likely influenced by other brilliant designers, such as Gérard Sandoz, who commissioned pieces from them and entrusted them with the creation of innovative designs. In 1927, Gustave-Roger Sandoz sold his company to the Lenfant workshop.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like