Lot 337
  • 337

Pair of Silver and Lacquer Cufflinks, Gérard Sandoz

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Gérard Sandoz
  • silver, lacquer
Designed with geometric motifs applied in red, black and 'eggshell' lacquer, gross weight approximately 6 dwts, signed Gérard Sandoz; circa 1929.

Exhibited

Jean Després and Modern Jewelry in the Art Deco Era, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. March 2009-July 2009.

Literature

Art Deco Jewelry: Modernist Masterworks and Their Makers, edited by Laurence Mouillefarine and Évelyne Possémé, page 186.

Condition

In good condition. The lacquer is slightly scratched in places, but it is overall intact. The silver exhibits some minor scratching commensurate with wear.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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