A French silver 18k gold galuchat and ivory Cubist bar brooch.

A French silver 18k gold galuchat and ivory Cubist bar brooch. Model No. 21, dated 2 February 1932. Elongated, contoured form composed of overlapping geometric shapes, with a small gold appliqué. Fitted with an ivory panel and green-grey shagreen. Hallmarks: Small Paris guarantee mark for silver fineness 800, “tête de sanglier”, used since 1838 (Tardy, 199), maker’s mark “JD”. 6.2 × 1.7 cm. Weight: 15.75 g. Jean Després, Paris, c. 1932.

Estimate:£2,098.75

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