René Lalique

Clip émail et diamants, "Papillon de Nuit" | Enamel and diamond clip, 'Night Butterfly'

Auction Closed

December 17, 02:32 PM GMT

Estimate

100,000 - 120,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

René Lalique | Clip émail et diamants, "Papillon de Nuit"

René Lalique | Enamel and diamond clip, 'Night Butterfly'


Formant un papillon de nuit aux ailes articulées, décoré d'émail cloisonné multicolore et rehaussé de diamants taille ancienne et rose, dimensions 96 x 50 mm environ, poinçons français pour l'or 18K (750°/00), poinçon de maître partiel pour René Lalique, poids brut 23.74 g, vers 1900, écrin signé Lalique.


In the shape of a night butterfly with articulated wings applied with multi-coloured cloisonné enamel and highlighted with circular-cut and rose diamonds, measuring approximately 96 x 50mm, French assay marks for 18 carat gold, partial maker's mark for René Lalique, gross weight 23.74 grams; circa 1900, fitted case stamped Lalique.

Please note the enamel has been restored. Nous attirons votre attention sur le fait que les estimations de ce lot ont été modifiées. / Please note that the estimates for this lot have changed.

Acheté auprès de la boutique Lalique vers 1905.

Acquis auprès d'un descendant de Jules Strauss à Paris en 1986.


Purchased from the Lalique Boutique, circa 1905.

Purchased from an heir of Jules Strauss in Paris, 1986.

2000-2001 :

Yokohama, Sogo Museum of Art

Tokyo, Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Kyoto, The National Museum of Modern Art


2000-2001:

Yokohama, Sogo Museum of Art

Tokyo, Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Kyoto, The National Museum of Modern Art

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