Rene Boivin Enamel and Emerald ‘Chat Siamois’ Brooch, circa 1958

Designed as an enameled Siamese cat on a cushion, set with marquise-shaped and circular-cut emeralds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Unsigned, with French assay for 18k gold and maker's marks. Literature: Cf. Françoise Cailles, Rene Boivin Joaillier, 1994, pg. 300, for an illustration of an identical brooch.