Lot no. 85
GOUDJI
IMPORTANT NECKLACE WITH DECORATIVE STONES
It is curved and opens. It holds a rock crystal pendant with a rectangular section, a two-sided oval motif adorned with lapis lazuli on one side and chrysoprase on the other in onyx settings (the pendant is reversible). Mounted in vermeil. Signed GOUDJI Paris and GOUDJI master mark.
French work.
Gross weight: 158.82 g (tiny chip on the chrysoprase).
Pendant height: 9.3 cm.
Around the neck: 39 cm.
GOUDJI FROM PROFANE TO SACRED
Goudji's pieces combine the art of the sculptor with the virtuosity of the goldsmith. He excelled at combining metal with ornamental gems, playing with light on the curves of silver or the hammering of vermeil. He juggles
with brio from feminine finery to liturgical decorations. A complete artist admired by the most illustrious: "In my opinion, Goudji is the greatest French silversmith of our time. Thomas Germain was the goldsmith of the 18th century, Froment-Meurice the goldsmith of the 19th century, Puiforcat the goldsmith of the 20th century and Goudji the goldsmith of the 21st century.
Daniel Alcouffe, Honorary Curator at the Musée du Louvre
A lapis-lazuli, rock-crystal, onyx and gilted-silver necklace by Goudji. Signed Goudji. French assay mark and Goudji maker's mark.
Gross weight : 158,82 gr. (tiny chip on the chrysoprase).
Pendants height : 9,3 cm.
Neck circumference : 39 cm approx.
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