RUBY AND DIAMOND 'FLORAL' BROOCH BROCHE 'FLORALE' RUBIS ET DIAMANTS

RUBY AND DIAMOND 'FLORAL' BROOCH BROCHE 'FLORALE' RUBIS ET DIAMANTS • French assay mark for 18 carat yellow gold (750°/00) • 3 circular-cut rubies • 4 old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20-0.40 carat total • French maker's mark for Louis AUCOC • Approximate diameter: 3.30 cm • Gross weight: 12.96 grams Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION: Metal tested and stamped for 18 carat gold; pin clasp; superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; areas of oxidation; overall good condition. ACCENT GEMSTONES: Approximate overall colour and clarity: medium strong pinkish red. Please note that these stones have not been tested for origin of colour. ACCENT DIAMONDS: old brilliant-cut Approximate overall colour and clarity: H-I, I, chips. MARKS: French maker's mark with initials 'LA' and depicting a wolf walking, head to the left, for Louis AUCOC This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. FOOTNOTES Issu d'une grande famille d'orfèvre, Louis AUCOC s'installe comme bijoutier rue de la Paix à Paris à partir de 1877. Recompensé lors de l'exposition universelle de l'année suivante, il dépose de nombreux dessins de chatelaines et se place parmi les meilleurs bijoutiers de son époque pour la fabrication de broches, boutons de manchettes, bracelets, épingles de coiffure, en atteignant une clientèle fortunée et internationale. Il se démarque par ses ciselures accomplies que l'on retrouve sur cette broche, ses émaux et ses dessins aux mouvements végétaux élaborés qui l'inscriront parmi les leaders de l'Art Nouveau. From a renowned family of goldsmiths, Louis AUCOC sets up as a jeweller on rue de la Paix in Paris from 1877. Rewarded notably at the Universal Exhibition of the following year, he registered numerous designs for chatelaines and established himself as one of the leading jewellers of his time, making brooches, cufflinks, bracelets and hairpins, in particular for a wealthy international clientele. He stood out for his applied chiselling, as seen on this brooch, his enamels and his floral designs, and was one of the leaders of the Art Nouveau movement. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing