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An Art Deco jewelled amber and hardstone card case with platinum mounts, Lacloche Frères, Paris, circa 1925
Estimate
8,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An Art Deco jewelled amber and hardstone card case with platinum mounts, Lacloche Frères, Paris, circa 1925
- amber, hardstone, diamond
- 9cm., 3 1/4 in. high
of upright rectangular form, the amber body applied with a stylised Chinese rose diamond motif, the lid and base of lapis lazuli with rose diamond border and thumbpiece, the clasp inscribed: Lacloche Frères, Paris, with French standard mark
Provenance
Anonymous vendor, Christie's Geneva, 20th November 1980, lot 193
Condition
Amber damaged around pin below hinge.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."