Lot Essay
Cf. Gilles Néret, "Boucheron: Four Generations of a World-renowned Jeweller", Rizzoli, New York, 1988, page 11 for a similar corsage ornament
Lots 290 and 292 are beautiful examples of the period of antique jewellery just prior to the Belle Epoque. "Devant-de-corsage" are believed to have been introduced in the 15th Century. They enjoyed a revival during the reign of Louis XVI and again in the years from 1880-1915. This flowerspray is an exquisite example of the early work of the House of Boucheron. It was created to be detached into two elements depending on the nature of the occasion to which it would have been worn. The flowers of the corsage ornament as well as the feathers of the aigrette are perfect illustrations of the Naturalism popular during the period. The aigrette was an ideal compliment to the chignon and raised bun hairstyles of the time.
Lots 290 and 292 are beautiful examples of the period of antique jewellery just prior to the Belle Epoque. "Devant-de-corsage" are believed to have been introduced in the 15th Century. They enjoyed a revival during the reign of Louis XVI and again in the years from 1880-1915. This flowerspray is an exquisite example of the early work of the House of Boucheron. It was created to be detached into two elements depending on the nature of the occasion to which it would have been worn. The flowers of the corsage ornament as well as the feathers of the aigrette are perfect illustrations of the Naturalism popular during the period. The aigrette was an ideal compliment to the chignon and raised bun hairstyles of the time.