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René Lalique
Emerald and diamond bracelet, 'The Olive Branch', circa 1893-1895
Estimate
CHF70,000–100,000
€74,200–106,000
$85,000–120,000
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Depicting intertwined olive tree branches, set with cushion-shaped, circular- and rose-cut diamonds, accented with cabochon emeralds, length approximately 200 mm, accompanied by a later tiara fitting, inner circumference approximately 260 mm, French maker’s mark for René Lalique and assay marks for gold.
Accompanied by an expertise letter from the International Antique Jewelers Association Expertise (IAJA Expertise).
Accompanied by an expertise letter from the International Antique Jewelers Association Expertise (IAJA Expertise).
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This creation exemplifies René Lalique’s profound knowledge of botany and his ability to translate the essential characteristics of nature into avant-garde designs. Here, the olive, Olea europaea, is rendered through round and oval cabochon emeralds, representing olives at different stages of growth as they appear on the same branch.
Since biblical times, the olive tree has symbolized peace, longevity and eternity. Lalique’s renowned Peace brooch, presented by the City of Paris to Edith Wilson, wife of President Woodrow Wilson, in 1918, is another celebrated expression of this symbolism. This bracelet represents one of Lalique’s earliest uses of the olive motif.
Since biblical times, the olive tree has symbolized peace, longevity and eternity. Lalique’s renowned Peace brooch, presented by the City of Paris to Edith Wilson, wife of President Woodrow Wilson, in 1918, is another celebrated expression of this symbolism. This bracelet represents one of Lalique’s earliest uses of the olive motif.