Jean-Claude BONILLO (1939-2017). Articulated gilt bronze choker necklace with abstract, organic silhouette, polished in places, hook clasp. Signed, dated 1981 and numbered 1/1. Neck size: 39 cm Width: 0.5 to 7 cm Notes Jean-Claude BONILLO (1939-2017) was a self-taught sculptor and architect who trained at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts. From an early age, he observed his grandfather at work as a blacksmith, and from these memories, he retained a fascination for forging, fusion and the element of fire. These inspired him both in the technique and the forms of his sculptures, objects and jewelry, mainly using silver and gilded bronze, sometimes inlaid with precious stones. He is said to have collaborated with the houses of Yves Saint Laurent and Nina Ricci, among others. Some of these creations were exhibited at "The Art of Jewelry by Fire" event at Magen H Gallery in New York in 2018.