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René Lalique
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- René Lalique
- Hat Pin
- signed LALIQUE, with French assay mark
- carved glass, gold, enamel, diamonds
Provenance
Private Collection, New York, circa 1970s
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The surfaces present with a few minor surface scratches, minute abrasions and very light surface soiling to the recessed areas commensurate with age and gentle use. When examined under black light, the enamel work appears to have been sensitively stabilized at the lower portion. Three of the diamonds appear to have been reset or possibly replaced at some point in the history of the piece. A delicate work by Lalique, displaying his great naturalist sensibility as an Art Nouveau jeweller.
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.
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.