JEAN LOMBARD (1912-1988) - Lot 55

JEAN LOMBARD (1912-1988) Object-sculpture in amethyst, chrysoberyls, rubies, emeralds, diamonds and gold, by Jean Lombard Made of an amethyst geode surmounted by an 18K (750) gold salamander set with oval and pear-shaped chrysoberyls, cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds for the eyes and small round brilliant-cut diamonds on the head, and adorned on the sides with gold foliate motifs set with chrysoberyls and small cabochon rubies, signed on the reverse Lombard pour Jean Lombard Genève, gross weight: 2030grs, height: 14 cm, width 13 cm. An améthyst, chrysobéryl, ruby, emerald, diamond and 18K gold sculpture, by Jean Lombard JeanLombard(1912-1988) was a renowned Geneva jeweler. A collector of antique jewelry and objets d'art, he drew his inspiration from the Renaissance and the 18th century, which were prosperous periods for the decorative arts. He created elegant jewelry and embarked on the creation of highly refined decorative objects, such as this astonishing sculpture in gold, amethyst, chrysoberyl and ruby depicting a salamander on a rock. After the Second World War, he began a fruitful collaboration with Carl Théodor Fabergé, the grandson of Peter Carl Fabergé. This collaboration spanned two decades and resulted in the creation of numerous pieces.JeanLombard is held in high esteem by the most discerning collectors, and his clients include such international figures as King Farouk and Queen Federica of Greece. Jean Lombard (1912-1988) was a renowned Geneva jeweller. A collector of antique jewellery and objets d'art, he drew his inspiration from the Renaissance and the eighteenth century, which were prosperous periods for the decorative arts. He created some very elegant jewellery, and also embarked on the creation of highly refined decorative objects, such as this astonishing sculpture in gold, amethyst, chrysoberyls and rubies depicting a salamander on a rock. After the Second World War, he began a fruitful collaboration with Carl Théodor Fabergé, the grandson of Peter Carl Fabergé. This collaboration spanned two decades and led to the creation of numerous pieces. Jean Lombard is held in high esteem by the most demanding collectors, and his clients include such international figures as King Farouk and Queen Frederica of Greece.