LUCIEN HIRTZ 1864-1928 Attrib.

Symbolist Brooch
In the form of a cheetah's head crowned with two serpents
Gold, pearl, emerald & diamond
Length: 3.8cm Width: 3.5cm
Indistinct marks: 'M' or 'W'
French. Circa 1900

Fitted case

Literature: cf. Boucheron, 1988, Gilles Neret, p.62 & 65, pl.102 & 103.
The Studio Special Number 1902, Modern Design in Jewellery & Fans,

French Section pl.14, Fig.B