Pair of coral, rock crystal, onyx and yellow gold bird table ornaments, Boucheron, 1980s

Each carved rock crystal bird with coral beak and onyx eyes, perched on a yellow gold branch to the tiered rock crystal base with yellow gold trim, signed Boucheron, French assay and maker's marks, measurements approximately 130 x 75mm, with a wooden fitted transportation case. Est. 8,000—12,000 CHF. Lot Sold. 20,000 CHF

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Cf: Gilles Néret, Boucheron, Histoire d'une dynastie de Joailliers, Fribourg 1988, page 208 for an illustration of similar birds.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's