Wright Marshall Ltd
Lot 1027
Georges & Jean Jacques Le Saché: An exquisite black enamel gem set brooch, in the form of a Blackamoor, wearing a diamond set tunic with ruby, pearl and amethyst off, the gold turban having a central emerald cut diamond with turquoise and pearl surmount and articulated pearl earrings, approx 48mm
Georges Le Saché (b.1849) was an important jewellery designer and manufacturer born into a family of artists and engravers, he joined unknown Parisian firm Talize in 1872. In 1877 he married the daughter of Baucheron, partner of Baucheron & Guillian. Le Saché worked for and eventually took over the firm. He became one of the most sought after manufacturers in Paris, supplying the best maisons including Tiffany, Cartier and Baucheron. In 1901 he was awarded the silver gilt plaque by the Cambre Syndicate de la Bijouterie, the highest accolade in recognition of his work. Around 1920 he handed over to his son, jean Jacques, who continued working in Paris under his guidance.
This brooch was made designed by Georges and Jean between 1937 to 1939. It was intended for the market but was taken to Geneva and protected during WWII from there it was kept in the family and given to the vendors mother, the actress Pamela Stirling on the event of her marriage to Jean's son Claude in the 1950's.
The brooch is therefore offered to the market for the first time, together with a collection of family ephemera, including a range of hand drawn jewellery designs of the period (illustrated)
CONDITION REPORT: very good condition
