Art Deco Lotus Brooch

Unique Cartier brooch from the Art Deco era, circa 1923. Certificate of authenticity by Olivier Bachet.

• Material: 18-carat yellow gold (hallmarked), platinum or white gold, diamonds, onyx, coral

• Size: approx. 75 mm

• Hallmarks: Cartier, 0774, 138592, initials of Georges Andrey

• Provenance: Acquired approx. 45 yearsago , most likely at an auction at Sotheby’s or Christie’s in London or Paris

• References:

  • Similar drawings by Charles Jacqueau from 1912 in the book "L'Art De Cartier" (1989)

  • Similar design from 1924 in the book "The Art Of Cartier" (2012) on page 133

  • Similar design in the auction catalogue “The Magical Art of Cartier” (Geneva, 1996) on pages 118/119

The brooch is to be auctioned in the summer of 2026 via Artcurial in Monaco