STERLE. A textured chain necklace in platinum (850) and whit - Lot 113

STERLE. A textured chain necklace in platinum (850) and white gold (750) for the clasp tab, adorned with 79 baguette-cut diamonds. Dog-head and eagle hallmarks. Engraved “Sterlé Paris 4042.” Width: 3.5 mm. Length: 38 cm. Weight: 33.4 g Scratches and a few chips. Soldered section, including prongs (stiffness). Does not bear a master’s hallmark. Pierre Sterlé (1905–1978) was orphaned at a very young age following his father’s death during World War I. His uncle, a jeweler on Rue de Castiglione in Paris, taught him the trade. A jewelry artist with a unique style, his pieces—featuring fringed, corded, twisted, or cascading effects—drew inspiration from the plant and floral worlds, as well as from birds, fish, and even tsubas. He opened his own workshop in 1934; his clientele included Colette, Sydney Bechet, Lise Delamare, and others. He also worked for major Parisian houses such as Boucheron and Chaumet. In 1976, following financial difficulties, Chaumet purchased his inventory and appointed him as a “technical consultant” within the company.