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18 Karat Gold, Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Enamel and Opal Pendant-Brooch, René Lalique, Circa 1903-1904
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- René Lalique
- 18 karat gold, enamel, opal, pendant
Designed as two facing dragonflies applied with white, blue, teal and very pale blue plique-à-jour enamel wings and enamel bodies, set in the center with an oval cabochon opal, set against a spray of white opal spindleberries and white enamelled stems, signed Lalique, pin fitting missing.
Provenance
Sotheby & Co., London, April 21, 1969, Decorative Arts 1880-1930 including Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau, lot 56, frontis piece of catalogue color illustration.
Condition
The plique-a-jour enamel is in good condition, however there is slight loss to the teal-colored enamel on the dragonfly body on the mid-to-lower right side near the center opal clusters, and above the opal cluster on the left, also slight loss to the whitish opalescent enamel above the opal cluster at lower right. The center opal is crazed. Signed LALIQUE along lower right edge of the whitish opalescent enamel swirl. Note: screw holes at back intended for a brooch or pendant fitting.
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
For sketches by Lalique of other dragonfly jewels see René Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d'art 1890-1910, by Sigrid Barten, pp. 343-345, nos. 730-741, also p. 118, color plate 61.