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Silver, Gold, Colored Stone and Enamel Minaudière, Van Cleef & Arpels, France
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- silver, gold, colored, stone, enamel
The rectangular minaudière applied with black enamel, decorated with floral sprays set with turquoise and ruby cabochons, the interior fitted with compartments for lipstick and powder, with a separate black enamel compact, measuring approximately 6 by 4¾ by 7/8 inches, signed La Minaudiere de Van Cleef & Arpels, stamped Metaux Divers, with French assay and workshop mark; circa 1939. With original signed and fitted box.
Condition
In fair condition. The interior mirror shows discoloration and tarnish, mirror also shows a crack. The interior compact is removable. The compartment doors are in good working condition. The exterior black enamel is in good condition with only one repair visible on the back left corner and only two minute chips to the bottom. The turquoise displays an even medium light blue hue. The red stones display a purplish red hue and are eye-clean. Accompanied by a fitted box, fitted box displays significant wear to the suede covering, consistent with age.
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 an example of similar designs see Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art of High Jewelry edited by Évelyne Possémé, page 86.