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René Lalique
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- René Lalique
- Letter opener, 1908
- Signed LALIQUE on the reverse
- horn
- 3,1 x 28 cm ; 1 1/4 x 11 in.
carved horn
Literature
Maurice Pillard Verneuil, "L'Art Décoratif aux Salons", Art et Décoration, January-June 1908, p. 196
Alastair Duncan, Art Nouveau Designers at the Paris Salons, 1895-1914, Jewellery, II : The Designers L-Z, Woodbridge, 1994, p. 15
Alastair Duncan, Art Nouveau Designers at the Paris Salons, 1895-1914, Jewellery, II : The Designers L-Z, Woodbridge, 1994, p. 15
Condition
Good overall condition.
A minute chip at the tip of one wing.
A crack on the other wing with a tiny chip of horn.
A few hairline cracks and minor scratches scattered, consistent with the age of the horn.
Dust in the crevices.
"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."