Chaumet "Alexandre" Brooch

Created:
Author: erin
Image
Pierre Sterle for Chaumet
Artist
Pierre Sterle
Location
Paris
Art Date
c. 1965
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Rubies
Estimate
20,000€ - 30,0000€
Photo Courtesy
Monte Carlo Auction House
description
Pierre Sterle was a renowned jeweler in Paris whose craftsmanship were sought by the largest jewelry houses, including Chaumet, for which he designed a series of brooches.

The "Alexandre" brooch was previously owned by the Begum Aga Khan. The figure has a carved obsidian face and features 18 karat gold chain mail, diamond baguettes, three lines of rubies, and white mother of pearl. Available at the Monte Carlo Auction House July 17.