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René Lalique
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- René Lalique
- Double-boucle La Nuit et le Jour, vers 1900
- Chaque boucle signée R. Lalique
Amethysts and fire opals mounted in vermeil (silver-gilt)
- Longueur totale: 15,4 cm (6 in.)
en améthystes, opales et vermeil, chaque motif de forme polylobée à décor martelé, centré d’un cartouche figurant un buste de femme partiellement de profil, l’un dans un décor fluide de draperies au-dessus d’une fleur de pavot, le second sur fond rayonnant au-dessus d’un soleil levant, rehaussé respectivement de cabochons ovales d’améthystes et d’opales
Provenance
Vente Christie's, Amsterdam, 21 décembre 1999, lot 1
Vente Christie's, Genève, 13 novembre 1986, lot 382
Vente Christie's, Genève, 13 novembre 1986, lot 382
Exhibited
"René Lalique, Schmuck und Glas aus Paris vom Art Nouveau zum Art Deco", Musée Bellerive, Zürich, 25 mai-28 août 1978, no. 70
Literature
Sigrid Barten, René Lalique, Schmuck und Objects d’art 1890-1910, Monographie und Werkkatalog, éd. Prestel, München, 1977, Nos. 1459 et 1462 du catalogue pour des variantes
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany, The Garden Museum Collection, éd. Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2004, p. 615
Alastair Duncan, Louis C. Tiffany, The Garden Museum Collection, éd. Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2004, p. 615
Condition
Please note that due to printing constraints the colour of the gold is of a softer yellow than illustrated. Minor signs of scratches and dents to the metal, gilding partially worn. Cabochon opals with excellent play of colour, amethysts well matched. Each motif signed R. Lalique. In good condition.
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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.
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.