Necklace and Case
1960s (made)
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Line Vautrin’s jewellery was described by Patrick Mauries in her obituary in The Independent as ‘the epitome of Parisian Neo-Romantic chic’. The daughter of a metal founder and without formal training, she began making jewellery from gilt metal at the age of thirteen. Her work in mirrored glass and resin dates from the 1960s.
This necklace is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch.
This necklace is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Mirrored glass and resin with base metal links |
| Brief description | Necklace, mirrored glass and resin, designed and made by Line Vautrin, France, 1960s |
| Physical description | Festoon necklace of green mirrored glass set into black resin, with central pendant and drop, and with base metal links and fastening. The resin on the backs of the larger elements is ridged. The case is of white card with a clear and grey sticker on the lid with the initials NM. |
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| Credit line | The Louise Klapisch Collection, given by Suzanne Selvi |
| Summary | Line Vautrin’s jewellery was described by Patrick Mauries in her obituary in The Independent as ‘the epitome of Parisian Neo-Romantic chic’. The daughter of a metal founder and without formal training, she began making jewellery from gilt metal at the age of thirteen. Her work in mirrored glass and resin dates from the 1960s. This necklace is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch. |
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| Accession number | M.53:1,2-2014 |
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| Record created | June 11, 2014 |
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