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CORAL, HARDSTONE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND VANITY CASE, MAUBOUSSIN, 1920S
Estimate
40,000 - 70,000 CHF
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Description
- mauboussin
The front applied with carved flowers and leaves of variously coloured chalcedony and coral, millegrain-set with single-cut, cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, the sides and reverse applied with black and green enamel, the thumbpiece set with rose diamonds, opening to reveal a lidded powder compartment, lipstick holder and mirror, to a suspension loop and chain composed of and black enameled links and jadeite beads, case measuring approximately 70 x 44 x 13mm, unsigned, numbered, French assay marks for 18 carat gold, maker's mark, fitted case stamped Mauboussin and monogrammed S.C.C.
Literature
Cf.: Melissa Gabardi, Les Bijoux de l'Art Déco aux Années 40s, Paris, pg. 116 for an illustration of a vanity case of similar design.
Condition
Unsigned, numbered, 2825, French maker's mark and assay mark for 18 carat gold. Small chip to the mirror. Some loss of enamel, some scratches to the reverse. I'm good condition. Gross weight approximately 153 grams. Fitted case stamped B. NOURY. MAUBOUSSIN S 3.Rue de CHOISEUL PARIS, monogrammed S.C.C.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."