Lenfant, Georges
Vintage Textured Strap Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold
A vintage strap bracelet in 18ct yellow gold by Georges Lenfant for Vacheron Constantin, circa 1960. The flexible bracelet is designed with a bold, ribbed, hammered exterior, each three-dimensional line displaying a matte finish to one side and a highly polished finish to the other. The interior is composed of finely articulated interlocking woven links, and it secures with a concealed safety catch.
£38,500.00
Information
Maker
Lenfant, Georges
Subtitle
Georges Lenfant for Vacheron Constantin
Origin
Paris
Period
1940-1980
Period
circa 1960s
Setting
18ct yellow gold, signed Vacheron & Constantin with French assay marks and maker's mark for Georges Lenfant
Dimensions
Length: 18.3cm/7.2"
Width: 2.1cm/0.8"
Weight Description
94.2 grams
REF
131126
Director’s Notes
A jeweller’s jeweller, the Georges Lenfant workshop was not only a Cartier workmaster but also made jewellery for many of the top Parisian houses of the Place Vendome and rue de la Paix. The list was extensive and impressive, they could be described as the unsung heroes of 20th Century French jewellery. When this bracelet was created Jacques Lenfant, Georges’ son, was leading the workshop and Jacques name is now synonymous with the gold chain work that has become instantly recognisable now as Lenfant. He was fascinated by the art of the goldsmith and perfected unique and complex techniques of working with the gold to create these exceptional creative, timeless jewels. Lenfant jewels are highly collectible and sought after by jewellery afficionados and collectors worldwide.
