JEAN MAHIE

Lot 47
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6000 - 8000 EUR
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Result : 8 840EUR
JEAN MAHIE
Gold pendant and chain The 22K (900) gold chain with openwork tubular links, signed Jean Mahié and numbered 4835, French gold hallmark, the pendant showing a couple entwined in 22K (900) gold, signed JM for Jean Mahié, length of the chain 79.5 cm, gross weight: 164.68 grs A 22K gold pendant and a 22K gold chain, by Jean Mahié Jean Mahie is the result of a partnership between Jean-Marie Mazard, a respected French businessman and his daughter-in-law Jacline Mazard. With little experience and no formal training, they pursued their shared dream of becoming sculptors and launched their jewelry line in the late 1960s. They created bold and imaginative gold pieces to achieve their unique style that embodies primitive shapes and patterns. Each "Jean Mahie" piece is actually a tiny sculpture, entirely handcrafted in 22K gold. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier took an early interest in their work and sold their pieces at retail in the early 1970s. In 1971, they entered into an agreement with Neiman Marcus. They developed a successful partnership in both the United States and Europe. Jean Mahie is the result of a partnership between Jean-Marie Mazard, a respected French businessman and her daughter in law Jacline Mazard. With little experience and no formal training, they pursue their joint dream of becoming sculptors and they launched their jewellery line at the end of 1960's. They created bold and imaginative gold pieces in order to realize their unique style that embodied primitive form and motifs. Each piece from" Jean Mahie" is actually a tiny sculpture, entirely handcrafted in 22K gold. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work and retailed their pieces in the early 1970's. In 1971, they formed an agreement with Neiman Marcus. They have developed a fruitful partnership both is USA and Europe.
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