Line Vautrin

'Poisson Jumeaux' (Twin Pisces) Necklace

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October 6, 05:48 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Line Vautrin

1913 - 1997

'Poisson Jumeaux' (Twin Pisces) Necklace

circa 1950-55

gilded bronze necklace with a large bronze pendant depicting two conjoined fish, strung on multiple chains

Approximate Length: 15¾ in.; 40 cm.

Private Collection

Acquired from the above by the present owner

The Art of Line Vautrin, Wayne Schwartz Gallery, New York, circa 2006, n.p. 'Poisson Jumeaux'

'Line Vautrin flourishes in a style reflecting her universe marked by themes such as poetry, mythology... Her creations are bathed in a certain lyricism accentuated by a notion of gentle magic. Unique jewelry, produced in small quantities, the creations of Line Vautrin only testify to the talent and skill of this great artist of the 20th century. She counted among her clients Francoise Sagan, Ingrid Bergman, and Yves Saint Laurent and today has a large following including this necklace seen worn by Victoria Beckham.' — Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauriès, Line Vautrin, Bijoux et Objets, Thames and Hudson, London, 1992, pp. 70-71