Cartier, 18K Gold Tigerite Enamel Duck Brooch

This Cartier duck brooch belongs to the maison’s celebrated animalier tradition, developed from the 1940s onward, when Cartier re-embraced figuration with wit, warmth, and sculptural clarity after the rigidity of Art Deco.

Rendered in polished onyx, carved tiger’s eye, and richly textured yellow gold, the simplified silhouette, contrasting materials, and subtle turquoise eye reflect Cartier’s mastery of abstraction—capturing character without excess, charm without caricature.

For collectors, such animal brooches represent Cartier at its most intellectual and playful: impeccably crafted, instantly recognizable, and deeply rooted in mid-20th-century design history. Scarce and highly sought after, they embody the maison’s philosophy that true luxury lies in restraint, imagination, and perfect execution.
Brand: Cartier
Metal: 18K Gold
Weight: 19.51 grams
Measurement: 5.5 x 2.0cm
SKU: IK210