- 100
René Lalique
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- René Lalique
- Broche, vers 1895
- Signée Lalique et poinçons français de garantie (tête d'aigle) et de maître RL sur le système de broche
- Diamonds, rubies, silver and enameled gold
- Largeur : 9 cm (3 5/8 in.)
figurant un papillon aux ailes délicatement déployées, à décor satiné émaillé jaune, orange, marron, les ailes inférieures bordées de points ivoire, le corps et les antennes rehaussés de diamants tailles ancienne et rose, les yeux soulignés de rubis en cabochon, la monture en argent et or, système de broche amovible
Provenance
Collection Suzanne Lalique, fille de René Lalique
Vente Christie's Londres, 14 juin 2000, lot 204
Vente Christie's Londres, 14 juin 2000, lot 204
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany, The Garden Museum Collection, éd. Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2004, p. 615
Condition
Signed Lalique and partial maker's mark on detachable brooch fitting. Enamel in good condition with signs of slight possible restoration to the edges, hardly noticeable. Cushion-shaped and rose diamond bright and lively. Enamel with silky look. Slight tarnish to the metal mount on the reverse, reverse enameled. Additional metal hair fittings signed Lalique. 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. 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.
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.
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.