Philippe DELOISON (20th). Drawing for the clock Cockatoo with spread wings gold, diamonds, mother of pearl, lapis lazuli. Gouache on tracing paper. Signed. Framed. 43 x 30cm at sight Philippe Deloison was a designer for the greatest jewellers of the Place Vendôme such as Van Cleef Arpels, Bulgari, Cartier. But also for celebrities such as Johnny Haliday. His gouache works at the origin of the jewels that have seen the light of day retranscribe in a virtuoso manner the preciousness of these ornaments.

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