Lot 91
  • 91

SCHIAPARELLI, BY JEAN CLÉMENT, COUTURE, FALL 1938 |

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description

  • metal et rhodoid
A Rhodoid necklace with embedded multicolored metal insects.

Literature

Croquis Schiaparelli, vol. 18, plate n°228, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, similar model illustrated
Elsa Schiaparelli, Dilys Blum, Musée de la Mode et du Textile, 17 March-29 Agust 2004, Ucad, Paris, 2004, similar model illustrated in catalogue p.184
Hommage à Elsa Schiaparelli, Musée Galliera, Pavillon des Arts, Paris, 21 June-30 August 1984, similar model illustrated in catalogue p.133

Condition

Rhodoid slightly deformed, and small scratched around clasp (from frictions). Losses and scratches on clasp enamel. Small blue scratch on rhodoid next to clasp. Small enamel losses on some insects in particular the right side lullaby. One beetle antenna missing next to clasp, two torn antennas on front left side. Small oxydization traces at the reverse of insects. Unsigned
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Catalogue Note

A similar model previously owned by Millicent Rogers is kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York