1950-1960s French Antique Detachable...

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Lot number	170
Estimate	15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Category	Antiques & Furniture
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Bird-and-Berry Motif 18K Gold Brooch, Ruby and Diamond-Set. Overall Dimensions:7*6cm Wt:31.6g Bird-shaped Ornament Dimensions:4.1*4cm Berry-shaped Ornament Dimensions:6.4*4.6cm This brooch is composed of two detachable elements: a flying-bird motif and a berry-laden foliate sprig. The two components may be separated and worn individually. "Assembled configuration": The bird faces the cluster of berries, completing a natural scene of a bird perched upon a fruiting branch, functioning as a full-scale statement brooch for formal evening wear. "Detached wear": The bird element may be worn alone as a brooch or pendant; the berry-and-foliage section can also be worn independently. A single jewel offers multiple styling possibilities. "Bird wings": Set with seamless calibr??-cut rubies alternating with diamonds. Sharp linear facets define the bird's outstretched wings, its geometric lines embodying the retro-modern aesthetic of mid-century antique jewellery. "Berry spheres": Four berry clusters are densely pav??-set with round rubies. Gemstones fully cover each spherical surface; their vivid saturated red evokes plump ripe fruit. An open-work hollow back setting maximises gemstone transparency and lustre. "Bird's eye": A single small diamond serves as a focal accent, animating the bird's expression. "Bird bearing fruit": A classic auspicious motif in Western traditional jewellery, symbolising harvest, good fortune, vitality and abundance. The bird represents freedom and agility; the berries signify fruitful prosperity. Executed in post-war naturalistic-revival style, it moves away from the dense elaborate chasing of pre-war pieces. It unites fluid naturalistic foliate forms with geometric-cut coloured gemstones, balancing natural realism and modern simplicity. Multiple antique eagle-head gold hallmarks are present. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authenticati

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