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Gold and Enamel 'Autumn' Pendant, René Lalique, Circa 1898-1900
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- René Lalique
- gold, enamel, pendant
Of openwork design depicting a female head in profile applied with matte gray/green enamel to symbolize the dying year, her hair in brown enamel entwined with branches of cascading leaves in gold and autumnal fruits of fiery orange enamel, and pale creamy pink contre émail, signed Lalique, maker's mark, French assay mark. With tan leather box embossed with a design of falling leaves, the silk lining of the case with gilt mark: R. Lalique / 20 Rue Thérèse / Paris.
Provenance
Fine Art Nouveau and Symbolist Jewellery: The Ritman Collection, Sotheby's Geneva, November 16, 1995, GE0182, lot 84.
Condition
The enamelling on the front is in good condition with only minute amounts of damage. The reverse is enamelled throughout with an opalescent enamelling, which has a few small spots of damage. In good condition overall. Signed Lalique on the bottom right rim (facing). With partial maker's mark and french marks on pendant loop.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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.
Catalogue Note
Another example of this brooch is Illustrated in René Lalique Schmuck und Objets d'art, 1890-1910, Sigrid Barten, p. 305, cat. no. 599; Art Nouveaux Jewelry, Vivienne Becker, p. 39, pl. 37; and The Jewellery of René Lalique, exhibition catalogue, The Goldsmiths' Company, p. 145, cat. no. 144.
Several versions of this brooch are known to exist; one is in the Museé d'Horologie et d'Emaillerie, Geneva and another at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.