PAUL ROBIN, Late 19th-early 19th century - Lot 28

PAUL ROBIN, Late 19th-early 19th century Tie pin "Tête de chouette" in yellow gold 750‰, the animal's eyes set with rose-cut rubies, its plumage chased. French work, diamond hallmark of Paul ROBIN. Dimensions of motif: 1.3x1.4cm. Pin length: 8cm. P. Gross weight: 4.4g. (Minor oxidation). From the 19th to the 20th century, the Atelier Paul Robin was one of the houses of excellence in Paris. The son of a jeweler, Jean Paul Robin first worked in several workshops, including those of Father Tatout, the famous Manfredini brothers in Milan and Laval. He set up his own business in 1824, in the Palais Royal, among the prestigious boutiques under the arcades. The company soon became renowned for the quality of its work and its jewelry-making skills, particularly in the field of chasing, but also for the variety and character of its designs. Its pieces reflect the inspiration of styles in vogue in the mid-19th century, such as Romantic Historism with medieval figures, Renaissance with foliage motifs, shells and mythical creatures, and Naturalism with leopards and snakes. The owl is an emblematic motif of this style. It brings together all the studio's excellence, such as its search for volume, and its chiseling of fine feathers. Paul Robin has created several models of this motif, including rings, earrings and this pin. Paul Robin has collaborated with other leading jewelry houses such as Cartier, Baugrand and Fossin. Bibliography: - VEVER, Henri, La bijouterie française au XIXe siècle. - Jean-Jacques RICHARD's blog "Bijoux et pierres précieuses". - PETIT-CONIL, Eva, "La Maison Robin (1824-1934) - Etude d'un fonds de dessins de bijoux conservé au Musée des arts décoratifs" - Museology research thesis at the Ecole du Louvre.