- 500
An Art Deco agate, enamel, sapphire and diamond frame, by Cartier
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Gold, platinum, enamel, agate, sapphire, diamond and ivory
- 195 x 155 mm ; 475,2 g
An Art Deco agate, enamel, sapphire and diamond frame, by Cartier
The rectangular-shaped frame in agate embellished with a blue enamel inner border, to the stylized elements set with rose-cut diamonds and engraved sapphires, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, signed Cartier, in its case, circa 1930
The miniature, on ivory, is a portrait of Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973). Her third marriage was to Mr Joseph E.Davies in 1935, U.S Ambassador.
Mother of Eleanor Post Close and grand-mother of Antal Post de Bekessy, Marjorie Merriweather Post was an exceptional business woman, collector and American philanthropist.
She bequeathed a part of her magnificent furniture collection, her jewellery by Cartier, paintings as well as her Washington residence to the Smithsonian Institute in order to be presented to the public.
The rectangular-shaped frame in agate embellished with a blue enamel inner border, to the stylized elements set with rose-cut diamonds and engraved sapphires, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, signed Cartier, in its case, circa 1930
The miniature, on ivory, is a portrait of Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973). Her third marriage was to Mr Joseph E.Davies in 1935, U.S Ambassador.
Mother of Eleanor Post Close and grand-mother of Antal Post de Bekessy, Marjorie Merriweather Post was an exceptional business woman, collector and American philanthropist.
She bequeathed a part of her magnificent furniture collection, her jewellery by Cartier, paintings as well as her Washington residence to the Smithsonian Institute in order to be presented to the public.
Provenance
Marjorie Merriweather Post's bedroom at 2 East 92nd Street, Manhattan
Condition
Agate and enamel in good condition, yellow gold mounting engraved Marjorie Post Davies 1934 on the reverse, overall condition very good, case damaged
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."