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Gold, Baroque Pearl and Enamel Pendant, René Lalique, Circa 1898-1900
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- René Lalique
- gold, enamel, pearl, pendant
The oblong openwork pendant depicting a off-white matte enamel face within pale and dark blue enameled poppies, accented by pale yellowish green enamel leaves, supporting a lavender-grey baroque pearl pendant, repoussé mirror image on reverse in gold, measuring approximately 12.0 to 10.5 mm, signed Lalique, French assay mark.
Condition
Overall very good condition, enamel completely intact. Signed LALIQUE along edge surrounding the plique-a-jour enamel of the maiden's chignon. The pearl of drop-shape is slightly baroque, but with good luster and slight lavender-blue overtone, untested for natural origin. Please note that the pendant measures approximately 4¾ inches (including the pearl pendant) by 1 5/16 inches in width at the widest point by 1/16 of an inch in depth.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For René Lalique's illustration of this pendant see René Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d'art, 1890-1910, by Sigrid Barten, p. 274, no. 481, and for variations see color plate 22, p. 104.
Please note the pearl has not been tested for natural origin.