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14K Henri Cheron Limoges France Portrait Brooch

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
14K Henri Cheron Limoges France Portrait Brooch
Item/Description: Exquisite pendant brooch by French designer, Henri Cheron (1921-2011), who began his career as a carpenter but following WWII joined the workshops of Fauré in Limoges as a jewelry designer. He was active from 1950-1990. Crafted from 14K yellow gold in a Victorian Revival style this ornate pendant brooch is framed with luminous cultured pearls in graduating sizes, hand-set into a lacy scalloped frame with ball accents and a dangling pearl drop. Center circular portrait depicts a golden haired beauty in profile hand-painted in iridescent jewel tone enameling. The red background contrasts beautifully against her blue dress and gold headband, giving the portrait a three-dimensional quality. Masterful workmanship. Roll-over safety clasp. Fixed bale loop for hanging. Signed on reverse: ‘H Chéron Limoges’. Hallmarked in part: 14K

Material: 14K gold, enamel, pearls

Dimensions: Length: 2"; Width: 1 1/2"; approximately 11 grams

Condition: Very Good. Free of chips, cracks, damage. All pearls intact.

Age: 1950-1960

Provenance: Private Estate

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