RENE BOIVIN Paris 1935 Belperron Art Deco Convertible Clips-Brooch In 18Kt Gold
Convertible clips-brooch designed by Suzanne Belperron for Rene Boivin.
This fabulous pair of convertible clips-brooches was created in Paris France by Suzanne Belperron for the iconic jewelry house of Rene Boivin, back in the 1935. These rare clips are a highly important collectible pieces and is the epitome of the French art-deco. They were masterfully crafted in three-dimensions in solid three-color of 18 karats gold with high polished finish. The one-of-a-kind clips are fitted at the reverse with concealed hinges pin bars to wear as clips and a hinged horizontal bar to wear as a brooch.
Country: Paris, France.
Creator: Suzanne Belperron for Rene Boivin.
Period: Art-Deco, 1935.
Weight: 33.95 Grams, (21.80 Dwt).
Measurements: 58 mm by 38 mm (2.28 x 1.50 Inches).
Hallmarks: All parts are stamped with French marks; the maker's mark associated to Rene Boivin and the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold.
René Boivin
He was born in 1864, was a French goldsmith, founded his company in 1890 in Paris. When he married Jeanne Poiret, sister of the famous couturier Paul Poiret, he gained entrée to the high fashion world. His forward-thinking designs rejected the era’s delicate Art Nouveau proportions in favor of chunky jewels inspired by the Middle East and Asia. When Rene died young in 1917, his wife Jeanne took over the direction of the house of Boivin, a daring act for a woman of the time. She hired mostly female designers, most famously Suzanne Belperron, who conceived many of the company’s iconic creations. This was jewelry for a different kind of woman—strong and modern, with a mind of her own. Boivin pieces marked high fashion rather than high status (although they telegraphed that, too, to those in the know). They were sensual and generous, with texture and dimension. Citrine, aquamarine, topaz and lapis were the colors of a palette that gave life to wearable gold sculpture. Most Boivin jewels were commissioned one-of-a-kind pieces, and were almost never signed. Jeanne considered them distinctive enough to be recognized on sight. In April 1991 the company became part of the Asprey Group and still produces very fine jewelry.
Literature: Rene Boivin Jeweller, François Cailles, Quarter Book 1994, for similar pieces from this collection.
Provenance: Sotheby's Geneva Lot-326 November 16 2016, sold for 52,500.- CHF (53,025.-USD). Phillips New York City Lot-83 June 2 2022. A private collection in New York City. Acquired by private treaty.
Collateral: This Rene Boivin brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This Rene Boivin brooch is accompanied by a certificate prepared by Francoise Cailles and dated June 6 2010 in Paris France stating the authenticity and the authorship to Suzanne Belperron for Boivin.
Condition: The overall condition of this Rene Boivin brooch by Suzanne Belperron is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P042225ONNM/.8161
