JULIETTE MOUTARD FOR RENE BOIVIN, A RARE RETRO... Lot 22

JULIETTE MOUTARD FOR RENE BOIVIN, A RARE RETRO DIAMOND STARFISH BROOCH, C. 1940, in 18ct yellow gold, designed as a starfish set throughout with old cut diamonds, the diamonds all totalling 6.0-6.5 carats, Rene Boivin maker's mark, French assay marks, 6.5cm, 21.8g. Accompanied by a facsimile certificate of authenticity and the original design drawing. Also known as an 'Étoile de mer' brooch. cf: a ruby and amethyst starfish brooch, also by Rene Boivin, c.1937 - found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Art Boston (MFA Boston) For comparable starfish brooches, also by Rene Boivin see: Lot 238, Christies Paris, 24 September 2008 - sold for 210,500 EUR Lot 302, Christies Geneva, 16 May 2018 - sold for 150,000 CHF