VAN CLEEF & ARPELS - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges - Lot 123

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS - Jacques LENFANT for Atelier Georges LENFANT, 1960s-1970s Zodiac sign "Virgo" medal pendant in yellow gold 750‰ stylizing an antique coin, both sides worked in relief adorned with astrological symbols. Signed "VCA". French work, Diamond hallmark of Atelier LENFANT on the bélière. Diameter: 2.6cm. P. : 19,4 g. (Minor knocks and scratches from use). Since the 1950s, the world of the zodiac has held a special place in the jewelry creations of Van Cleef & Arpels. Several series of medallion pendants have been produced by the House, all in textured yellow gold or combining colored decorative stones. Our three medals belong to the first models, a combination of Van Cleef & Arpels' passion for constellations and the expertise of Atelier Georges Lenfant. Inspired by antique pieces, this series is distinguished by its irregular contours and embossed decorations - front and back. They were produced in different diameters. In the 2020s, Van Cleef & Arpels wanted to perpetuate its translation and pay tribute to its historic collections. The "Zodiaque" collection was relaunched in yellow and white gold, as well as a second collection combining astrological signs and decorative stones, distinguished by the use of textured gold and backgrounds of various colored hard stones, changing according to the sign represented (lapis lazuli, aventurine, sodalite, jasper, malachite...).