JANCA, 1970s - Lot 162

JANCA, 1970s "Confronted Panthers" openwork brooch in yellow gold 750‰ holding a coral disk in their gules, their heads paved with brilliant-cut diamonds, their eyes enhanced with cabochon navette chrysoprases and onyx for the truffles, their claws from their paws tightened around textured rings. Pin in 750‰ white gold. French work, JANCA workshop diamond hallmark. Dimensions: 6.2x5.8cm. P. Gross: 50.3g. (Small chips and flakes to the onyx). Located on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris, Atelier JANCA was particularly active for Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1960s and 1970s, producing high-quality models. Other jewelry and watchmaking houses have also made use of its creative talents, including Fred and Piaget. His creations are characterized by his work on metal textures, often combined with colorful decorative stones, with animal subjects occupying an important place.