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French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin

Creator: Line Vautrin
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950-60s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of the extract of L'Enfer by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). "A L'autre rive je viens vous mener, sur une nef un vieillard blanc en son antique poil et criait gare a vous ames noires, n'esperez point de jamais voir le ciel."
Monogrammed on the back LV. it measures 2.5"w x 1.5"h x 0.2"d.
For a brooch of the same design, see lot 25 Sotheby's Line Vautrin Collection D'un Amateur, Paris, 14th December, 2004.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed and referenced
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1999
Materials:	gilt bronze
Condition:	Good. patina and little accretion in the crevices
Creation Date:	1950s
Metals:	Other
Gender:	Men's , Ladies'
Styles / Movements:	Mid-Century, Artist Jewelry, Signed Pieces
Incollect Reference #:	342344

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Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion