- 808
A long metal and 'egg shell' lacquer cigarette case, in the manner of Jean Dunand, Paris, circa 1930
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A long metal and 'egg shell' lacquer cigarette case, in the manner of Jean Dunand, Paris, circa 1930
- metal, enamel
- 15cm., 5 7/8 in. long
rectangular with rounded corners, the lid with a scarlet stripe between two 'egg-shell' stripes, gilt interior, unmarked
Condition
The red enamel stripe possibly later added. overall good condition apart from minor scratches to enamel commensurate with use.
"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
Jean Dunand was born in Switzerland and was a student of the École des Arts Industriels de Genève before moving to Paris in 1896. He first devoted himself to sculpture, influenced by Art Nouveau design until 1912 when he met the Japanese artist Seizo Sugawara who instructed him in the art of lacquering. He then started experimenting various methods of lacquering and arrived at to one of his most successful discoveries which was to include tiny particles of crushed eggshell, one by one, into a layer of fresh lacquer, making up for the absence of white in this material. Dunand was undoubtedly one of the most talented and prolific artists of the Art Deco movement, whose pieces can be found at institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, and at auction, for example a marked example sold Sotheby’s Geneva, 14 November 2012, lot 254.