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Théodule Bourdier
Diamond and gem-set brooch, circa 1890
Estimate
CHF6,000–8,000
€6,500–8,600
$7,300–9,700
Starting Bid
CHF6,000
Designed as a dragonfly, with cabochon ruby eyes, the thorax set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, the body set with cushion-shaped and step-cut emeralds, the wings accented with rose-cut diamonds, measuring approximately 63 x 45 mm, maker's mark for Théodule Bourdier and assay marks for gold, fitted case signed Théodule Bourdier.