JEAN ET PIERRE BELLIN - 1980S CAT BROOCH Two stylized cats in finely textured 18K yellow gold, set off with onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds. Signed J.P. Bellin. Gross weight: 11.31 gr. Dimensions: 3.1 x 2 cm. THE BELLIN BROTHERS, A BESTIARY REVISITED After the vogue of the 1960s, jewellery designers Jean and Pierre Bellin developed a refined bestiary in the 1980s, illustrated by horse heads, lion heads, elephant heads and ibex heads in perfect style and execution. But they didn't stop there: they also produced decorations for flower vases and foliage, as well as clocks and precious objects. They feature in the windows of many jewelers in France and around the world. A diamonds, onyx and 18K yellow gold cat brooch by Jean et Pierre Bellin, circa 1980. Signed J.P Belin. Gross weight : 11,31 gr. Dimensions : 3,1 x 2 cm.

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