- 746
A silver and enamel cigarette case, Gérard Sandoz, Paris, circa 1925-1930
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A silver and enamel cigarette case, Gérard Sandoz, Paris, circa 1925-1930
- silver, enamel, suede (case)
- 13cm., 5 1/8 in. high
rectangular, decorated with fish blowing bubbles on a diagonally-striped ground, gilt interior, maker's mark and French Minerva, signed Gerard Sandoz, numbered 634, in turquoise suede case
Condition
overall good condition
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Maison Gustave Sandoz was a family business led by three successive generations. It was founded in 1861 by Gustave Sandoz (1836-1891) who was descended from a long line of clockmakers and who continued in this tradition whilst simultaneously branching into jewellery. Gérard (1902-1995), Gustave's grandson, joined the company in 1920 and by 1925, during the Exposition Internationale des Art Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, was already gaining recognition for his bold, geometric pieces.
His jewellery is characterised by strong shapes, bold lines, clean surfaces, angles and volume and he favoured combinations of different coloured metals with both polished and matt or textured finishes juxtaposed with predominantly opaque, ornamental hardstones such as onyx, lapis lazuli or hematite as well as coral. Described by one critic as bringing a “spirit of innovation” to his pieces, Gérard is now regarded as one of the pre-eminent avant-garde designers of the 1920s in the style that came to be known as Art Moderne. Despite the level of recognition and success he attained, his career was relatively short-lived. His father had sold the business in the late 1920s, and Gérard left the company in the early 1930s.