French work of the 1930s-1940s - Lot 154

French work of the 1930s-1940s Exempt 750% yellow gold and 950‰ platinum "Vase fleuri et feuillagé" circular brooch, the burgundy marquetry decoration inlaid with hard stones (coral, lapis lazuli) and pricked with round faceted emeralds and rose-cut diamonds, the floral surround enhanced with 8/8-cut diamonds. 750‰ yellow gold pin. Diamond hallmark of Atelier Narcisse MONES. Diameter: 4.6cm. P. Gross: 23.3g. (Minor damage to inlay, deformation to pin). The delicate marquetry on our brooch is reminiscent of the work of Vladimir MAKOVSKY. Very active during the Art Deco period, this designer specialized in burgundy mosaics inlaid in sets, boxes and compacts, as well as timepieces, having worked for Cartier, Lacloche Frères, Marchak and Van Cleef & Arpels.