The demi-parure in hellenistic greek style comprising: a ring, a brooch and a pair of earrings, the ring of karat gold modelled as a mythical lion; the brooch of karat gold scrollwork extending to a mythical goat head; and a pair of matching earrings, mounted in 22 karat yellow gold, signed. Ring size: 7¼ (3)
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Ilias Lalaounis Born in 1920 in Athens, Ilias Lalaounis was a fourth generation goldsmith and watchmaker from Delphi. His designs pay homage to ancient Greek history by focusing his studies on art by his ancestors, as well as reviving age-old jewellery techniques and transforming artifacts into pieces of jewellery using modern technology. Rather than following his peers in designing pieces with mostly diamonds, his creations extensively uses 18 and 22 karat gold and various jewels set in ancient Greek Hellenistic style. Up for auction this season are two sets of Hellenistic style pieces by Lalaounis (Lot 45 and 46), one of his signature lines that display his dedication and artistic vision for ancient Greek jewellery style.