Jean-Claude CHAMPAGNAT (1923-1988), attributed... Lot 47 1

Jean-Claude CHAMPAGNAT (1923-1988), attributed to Pair of 18K yellow gold (750/1000) and platinum (850/1000) "snail" brooches, each set with eight diamonds and marked "Déposé SSM". Total gross weight: 13.86 grams Length: 2.5 cm Condition report available on request: contact@neo-encheres.com NOTICE A singular jeweler and friend of Jean Vendome, he was supported by the De Beers company. Working with rough gemstones, he created mainly one-off pieces, sculptural jewelry in abstract forms. In 1961, he took part in the London exhibition dedicated to contemporary jewelry, alongside Viviana Torun, Henri Gargat, Gilbert Albert, Andrew Grima and Jean Vendome. The following year, he took part in the "Antagonismes II l'Objet" exhibition organized by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Parallel to his work as an artist, he also worked as a manufacturer for major houses such as Hermès, Christian Dior and Madame Grès.