Exceptional Jewels: The Wolf Family Collection

Exceptional Jewels: The Wolf Family Collection

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Cartier, France

A Gold, Enamel and Diamond Vanity Case

Auction Closed

April 20, 04:40 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Of rectangular shape, decorated with fine white enamel stripes within black enamel borders, the lid decorated with a square panel enameled in Indian style with two birds and a flowering tree within a border of rose-cut diamonds, the interior with a fitted mirror, powder compartment and lipstick case, the thumbpiece set with baguette diamonds, signed Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, numbered 01061, with French assay and workshop marks; circa 1920s.

Sotheby's, New York

Wolf Family Collection number 9207 (acquired from the above on April 19, 1993, lot 374)