Atelier PERY & Fils, 1960s - Lot 138

Atelier PERY & Fils, 1960s "Ruffled Lion" lapel clip brooch in yellow gold 750‰ and platinum 950‰, the muzzle paved with 8/8-cut diamonds, the nose enameled black, the eyes set with round faceted emeralds. Pins in yellow gold 750‰. French work, Poinçon losangique de l'Atelier PERY & Fils. Trace of numbering. Dimensions: 4.5x3.6cm. P. Gross: 20.2g. (Missing enamel, slight deformation and soldering, some wear to the gold). Since the 1920s, Atelier PERY & Fils has been a key manufacturer for Van Cleef & Arpels, from the "Zip" model to the "Passe-partout", the "Pelouse" and the "Ludo". Among his creations, the animal collections are particularly noteworthy, taking the form of multiple clip brooches with lapels (cats, dogs, rams, squirrels and birds). Created in 1962, the "Lion ébouriffé" belongs to these emblematic models produced for the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels and "La Boutique", demonstrating the humor imbued in these jewelry pieces for everyday wear.