18K黃金鑲嵌、貝母、珊瑚及縞瑪瑙別針, 卡地亞（CARTIER）, 巴黎

· 貝母、珊瑚、黑色縞瑪瑙及黑色琺瑯彩
· 附Cartier Paris品牌刻名
· 編號12913及701223
· 附法式檢測標誌

*拍品資料以英文為主，中文翻譯僅供參考

In very good condition. The coral is medium pinkish orange with a spot of white mottling at the side of the mask. The mother-of-pearl plaques are well-matched and exhibit subtle orient and sheen. The enamel exhibiting one noticeable chip by the nose of the mask and a few other minute chips only visible under magnification. The gold with some scratching due to age. The brooch bears assay marks for both gold and platinum, but appears to be exclusively gold.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

1930年代卡地亞開始設計「創意別針」，這些別針主要於日間配戴，靈感來自當時相當流行的摩爾人頭像別針，黛安娜.福里蘭認為這些充滿異國風情的摩爾人頭像別針代表巴黎1930年代晚期的時尚。卡地亞為時尚人士打造各種各類新奇有趣的創意別針，此風潮一直持續到1970年代。本拍品以威尼斯嘉年華面具為靈感來源，應與1950年代威尼斯成為觀光旅遊勝地相關，面具為舉世為名的威尼斯嘉年華必備裝扮，配戴威尼斯嘉年華面具胸針彷彿展現配戴者對威尼斯風土人情的欣賞﹑時尚品味及社會地位。

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