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René Lalique
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- René Lalique
- Pendentif / broche, vers 1900
- Signé Lalique
Opal, mounted in plique-à-jour and champlevé enameled gold
- Le pendentif : Hauteur : 6 cm ( 2 3/8 in.) ; La chaîne: Longueur : 55,9 cm environ (approx. 22 in.)
en opale, émail, et or, le pendentif figurant une délicate branche émaillée rose pâle, centrée d’une opale ovale en pampille, ornée les feuilles aux teintes violacées et de fruits ambrés, le revers délicatement ciselé, la chaîne à maillons bâtonnet émaillés ambre, système de broche et chaîne amovibles,
Provenance
Vente Sotheby's New York, 13 mars 1998, lot 6
Vente Christie's New York, 8 juin 2000, lot 224
Vente Christie's New York, 8 juin 2000, lot 224
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany, The Garden Museum Collection, éd. Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2004, p. 613
Condition
Signed Lalique. Enamel of olive green colour for the berries, aubergine shades for the leaves, pinkish tones for the branches, the chain of brownish tint. Some loss to the enamel mainly on the berries but not distracting and consistent with the age of the piece. Opal, one of René Lalique’s favourite stones, with bright play of colour. Reverse with naturalistic decoration on leaves. In good condition.
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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.