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Ivory, enamel and diamond pendent necklace, René Lalique, circa 1906
Estimate
80,000 - 105,000 CHF
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Description
- ivory (African Elephant - Eliphantidai spp), enamel, diamond, pearl
The central carved ivory female figure set within a frame of polychrome enamel in shades of blue and lavender, decorated with floral motifs, supporting a baroque cultured pearl drop surmounted with rose and single-cut diamonds, on a chain of enamelled baton-shaped links, length approximately 465mm, pendant signed Lalique.
Literature
Cf: Sigrid Barten, René Lalique, Schmuck und Objet's d' Art 1890-1910, Bonn, 1989, page 330, plate n°679-2 for a drawing of this pendant.
Condition
Signed Lalique. Enamel well preserved and in good condition, one minor loss. Ivory figure creamy white colour, slightly moving from the base. Pearl drop not tested, medium lustre, overgrowth marks and blemishes. Well preserved and rare piece. Sign of normal wear commensurate with age. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."