Two preparatory drawings representing : - Lot 302

Two preparatory drawings representing : - An "Antigone Crane" table ornament in yellow gold, rock crystal, amethyst, coral, pearls, etc. Pencil and gouache on card. Numbered 10558. Size: 40.1x29.9cm. - An oval clock surmounted by a wader in yellow gold, rock crystal, diamonds and amethyst. Pencil and gouache on card. Numbered 11379. Size: 42x32.4cm. Bibliography : - NERET, Gilles, Boucheron-Histoire d'une dynastie de joailliers, Pont Royal, 1988, P. 207, for reproduction of similar "Antigone cranes". - NERET, Gilles, Boucheron-Le Joaillier du Temps, Conti, 1992, pp. 214-215, for reproductions of the "Antigone cranes" and similar drawings. - RAULET, Sylvie, Cristal de roche, Editions Assouline, 1999, pp. 196-197, for reproductions of similar "Antigone cranes".