Chanel Iconic Bronze And Pearl Necklace

Massive bib with multiple strands of hand made faux baroque pearls of varying sizes mixed with graduated gilt bronze cupid plaques and chains. Based on a famous Chanel necklace created in the 1930s, this supersized version was created by Maison Goossens almost 40 years later. Made in the interim period after Chanel's passing and prior to to Lagerfeld's arrival. Famous Horst images of a reclining Chanel wearing original necklace in her 18th Century demi lune chaise. Images by Horst, 1937 Unsigned