Pair of coral, rock crystal, onyx and yellow gold bird table ornaments, Boucheron, 1980s

Pair of coral, rock crystal, onyx and yellow gold bird table ornaments, Boucheron, 1980s

Each carved rock crystal bird with coral beak and onyx eyes, perched on a yellow gold branch to the tiered rock crystal base with yellow gold trim, signed Boucheron, French assay and maker's marks, measurements approximately 130 x 75mm, with a wooden fitted transportation case. Est. 8,000—12,000 CHF. Lot Sold. 20,000 CHF

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Cf: Gilles Néret, Boucheron, Histoire d'une dynastie de Joailliers, Fribourg 1988, page 208 for an illustration of similar birds.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's