Adam's FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES 13th September 2022

T uesday 13 th S eptember 2022 . S tarting at 4 pm 56 Georges Lenfant was born into the world of French jewellery design, and he quickly became a master of his trade. Growing up, he undertook several apprenticeships before studying jewellery in Paris and abroad. In 1900, Georges set up his own workshop at 47 rue des Petits-Champs, minutes away from his patrons at the PlaceVendome and Rue de la Paix. He was well established by 1903 and was listed in a publication of the Revue de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfevrerie of that year. His creative designs and flawless execution put him in demand with the larger jewellery houses and, in a bid not to be forgotten behind famous names such as Cartier, Mellerio dits Meller andVan Cleef & Arpels, Georges established a maker’s mark in 1909 and proceeded to stamp each piece before it left his workshop. In 1915, Georges was joined in the firm by his son Jacques who, at the age of just eleven, was eager to learn the art of jewellery. His keen interest would stand by him as, in time, Jacques would take over the business and create some of Georges Lenfant’s most memorable designs. Neither Georges nor Jacques shied away from collaboration and the Georges Lenfant com- pany had been working with Sandoz for many years when, in 1927, Gustave-Roger Sandoz sold his business to Georges under the condition that his son, Gerard Sandoz, remained as artistic director. Between them, they created striking examples of Art Mod- erne jewellery, their work infused with bold lines, bright colours and contrasting shapes.