Van Cleef & Arpels
Ruby and enamel minaudière, 'Bagatelle'
Auction Closed
September 30, 03:31 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Of floral design, decorated with black enamel and set with circular-cut rubies, the interior with a mirror, removable powder compartment and lighter.
- Measuring approximately 140 x 83 x 20 mm
- Signed Van Cleef and Arpels, numbered
- French assay mark for silver and mixed assay mark for 'argor'
- Accompanied by a bag carrier stamped Van Cleef & Arpels
- Circa 1940
- Gross weight 609,40 grams
E. Possemé, Van Cleef and Arpels, Paris, Éditions des Arts Décoratifs, 2012, p. 151 for pieces of similar design
S. Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Editions du Regard, 1986, p. 284 - 285 pieces of similar design