Pochiet Dessin 3

original French drawing, RENÉ MORIN POCHIET

ring study

first half of the XXth century
gouache and graphite on tracing paper
Size : 5.5” x 3.9”
Good vintage condition

Stamped

René Auguste Morin, a French jeweler, was born on September 6, 1896, in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne. He passed away on August 11, 1989, in Luynes, Indre-et-Loire, at the age of 92. He married Alice Pochiet (1901-1985), daughter of the jeweler Maxime Pochiet (1877-1955), creator of the Edyad brand, on July 30, 1921, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. René Auguste Pochiet initially set up his workshop at 17 rue Béranger, 75003 Paris, in the Enfants-Rouges neighborhood. He later moved to 39 rue Volta, 75003 Paris, in the Marais district. His hallmark was registered on February 25, 1933. It featured a brilliant cut diamond surrounded by the letters RMP, which stand for the initials of his first name and last name (R and M for René Morin), and his wife's last name (P for Pochiet). This hallmark appeared in the "Azur" directory from 1937 to 1983. This directory was a reference book listing the addresses of all manufacturers and merchants of jewelry, jewelers, and goldsmiths. The brand later became "Morin Pochiet, fils et successeurs" (Morin Pochiet, son and successors). It existed until 1983.