Lot 480. An Art Nouveau gold, enamel and pearl brooch, by René Lalique. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 185,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2013. 

The pierced gold plaque, with the sculpted profile of two faces and enamel birds, suspending a baroque pearl, mounted in gold, circa 1900. Signed Lalique for René Lalique.

Literature: Lit. Vivienne Becker, Art Nouveau Jewelry, plate 45

Christie's.  MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 10 December 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza