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Moonstone, enamel and glass pendent necklace, 'Snowberries', René Lalique, circa 1903
Estimate
69,000 - 118,000 CHF
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Description
- René Lalique
- "Snowberries" Pendant-Necklace
- gold, enamel, moonstone, glass
The pendant of snowflake and foliate design, applied with blue enamel, set with a cabochon moonstone and decorated with glass berry motifs, the chain composed of enameled rods and gold links, length approximately 420mm, signed Lalique.
Literature
Cf.: Sigrid Barten, René Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d’art: 1890-1910, Passau, 1977, pg. 340, no. 713 for a drawing of the pendent necklace.
Condition
Signed LALIQUE on the reverse of the pendant. Pendant opening to reveal a small compartment on the back. Moonstone with good adularescence, some scratches and nicks. Enamel with scratches and areas of loss. Clasp secure, safety chain. Gross weight approximately 33 grams.
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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."