Property from a European Family : Extraordinary Objects by Boucheron
Boucheron
Enamel and diamond evening case
Session begins in
October 8, 12:00 PM GMT
Estimate
17,000 - 26,000 EUR
Bid
15,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Black enamel with gold flecks, to imitate Japanese nashiji lacquer, decorated with a band of red and white enamel blossom, opening to reveal a mirror, a lipstick holder and a compartment, the clasp highlighted with rose-cut diamonds and an onyx pushpiece, suspended from a gold and black enamel chain.
- Dimensions approximatively 81 x 37mm
- Signed Boucheron
- French assay mark for 18 carat
- Art Déco
- Poids brut 156.75 grams
Property from a European Family.
Nashiji is a decorative lacquer technique producing a pear-skin effect. In traditional Japanese lacquer-work, it is achieved by sprinkling fine gold, silver, or metal flakes onto a wet lacquer surface, creating a delicate, shimmering texture.