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RENÉ LALIQUE | Hair comb
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- René Lalique
- Hair comb
- Signed LALIQUE and with gold's mark
- Height : 16,5 cm ; 6 1/2 in.
- circa 1900
gold, enamel, mother-of-pearl and horn
Provenance
Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Good overall condition. The gold wasps presents with some surface soiling and dust, concentrated in the recessed areas. The mother of pearl presents with extremely light and rare scratches visible only upon close-inspection. The horn presents with a few rare and light scratches and with some hairline cracks inherent to the aging process of this material, as partially visible in the catalogue illustration. One tooth presents with a small crack that might have been very slightly infilled at a previous date.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."