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A French Art Deco gold, jeweled and enamel pocketbook-form vanity case, Cartier, Paris, circa 1927
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- interior of cover engraved "Made in France" and "Cartier. New York. Paris. Londres", illegible three-letter maker's mark, stamped with London import marks for 1927; numbered 30155 on lipstick, pull of powder compartment, and edge of mirror, 1010 on rim
- gold, enamel, hardstone
- length 2 7/8 in.
- 7.3 cm
with green enamel borders, gold flowers on cobalt ground, diamond and jet-set mock clasp, the interior fitted with mirror, lipstick, and powder compartment
Condition
minor scratches from use to exterior, tiny chip to green enamel border at back right above hinge, otherwise good condition
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.
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.
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.
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.