Barrey, Paris, Art Deco “Wheat” clip brooch in 18k gold with fine details of a sheath of wheat, marked: JJB in a diamond poincon (maker’s mark of barrey, 18 rue du mail 75002, Paris), French Eagle’s head mark for 18k gold (2x), c. 1938
African Bronze “Tree of Life” Sculpture 20th Century
African Bronze “Tree of Life” Sculpture 20th Century
Sand cast bronze with a brown black patina with golden highlights in an open work design depicting 18 figures perched on a tree form with various intricate pattern details.
***As a Primitive / Tribal sculpture this piece visually relates to some of the sculpture and painting of the renowned French artist Jean Dubuffet.