Title:Vintage Signed Georges Braque 18k Gold 16.4 gram Arethusa Fish Ring Bijoux Heger de Lowenfeld Paris French Abstract Modernist Cubist Size Manhattan Estate FindDescription by Chris CNX VX.77: This is a genuine 18k yellow gold Arethusa ring by designer Georges Braque. It is signed by Bijoux de Braque, Paris, H de L for Heger de Lowenfeld, numbered 5175 or 5/75, along with a partial / illegible mark that could be an 18k mark (tests as 18k regardless). Georges Braque was a French painter who designed jewelry in the last three years of his life, from 1960 to 1963. This stylized design is of two fishes, representing Oceanides world in Greek Mythology & especially the characters of Idye & Arethusa. Our auction estimate on this piece is 3000-10000. Provenance:This piece comes to us from the estate of a long time Manhattanite Maker:Georges Braque Condition:Gold shows some overall mild surface wear that would benefit from a buff by a jeweler. The ring has a (stress) crack across the center between the fish motif & is very slightly out of round as shown in the images.Hallmarks:© Bijoux de Braque, Par, H de L, 5/75, C??? (partial / llegible mark)Approx Dimensions or Size:Size 7-1/4 (possibly 7-1/2 due to out of round band), presentation is 9/16 inch wide across centerWeight of item:16.4 grams Shipping:Shipping is not included and will vary according to the item’s weight, dimensions, and price. This item is estimated to ship in an 11 X 13 X 4in box weighing 8oz

Gold shows some overall mild surface wear that would benefit from a buff by a jeweler. The ring has a (stress) crack across the center between the fish motif & is very slightly out of round as shown in the images.