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From a Private Collector

Paul Brandt

Lacquer cigarette case, circa 1930

Lot Closed

November 11, 02:07 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

From a Private Collector

Paul Brandt

Lacquer cigarette case

circa 1930


The rectangular case decorated with an interlocking geometric motif composed of orange and black lacquer inlaid with varying shades of cream to grey eggshell, measuring approximately 90 x 83mm, signed Paul Brandt, numbered, maker's mark, fitted case stamped Paul Brandt, inscribed 'Offert par Monsieur Paul BRANDT, Critérium du Chic Féminin, Le Touquet, 21 Juillet 1930'.

By family tradition, this cigarette case was a present in 1930 from Paul Brandt to the family of the current owner, and has stayed in the family ever since.

Cf: Sylvie Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, Paris, 1984, page 63 for a similar cigarette case by Paul Brandt.