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AN JEWELLED GOLD AND ENAMEL VANITY CASE, ALFRED LANGLOIS FOR MAISON JANESICH, PARIS, CIRCA 1920 | An jewelled gold and enamel vanity case, Alfred Langlois for Maison Janesich, Paris, circa 1920
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 5.4cm., 2 1/8 in. high
of square form, the lid and base with a stylised blue zig-zag pattern, the sides striped in blue and gold, small diamond-set pushpiece, the gold-lined inside fitted with a powder compartment, a lipstick holder and a mirror, signed Janesich, serial number 12710, maker's mark, post-1919 eagle's head control mark on base and each part of the lipstick holder, post-1905 control for mixed silver and gold on mirror mount,
Condition
a few light surface scratches to the enamel, the fitting of the lipstick holder detached, very small loss to enamel on the back corner above and below the hinge, small restoration to the enamel in three places on the base, otherwise overall good appearance
"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."