Lot 149
CARTIER - An Art Deco enamelled and gem set vanity case
Auction: 27 November 2013 at 11:00 GMT
£3,375
Description
of black enamelled rounded rectangular form, with hinged rectangular fastening, with circular cut sapphires, coral panels and rose cut diamonds to the thumb-piece, the flat hinged cover opening to reveal a mirror, and a hinged lipstick holder flanked by two hinged lidded compartments, signed CARTIER MADE IN PARIS
Dimensions
8cm x 6cm x 1.4cm
Footnote
'Cartier: 1900-1939' by Judy Rudoe, references its appearence in Harpers Bazaar, August 1932. illu.p.118
Provenance:
Lord Curzon of Kedelston, Viceroy of India, via his daughter Lady Cynthia Curzon who later married Sir Oswald Mosley, then to her grandson Rupert Forbes Adam and now offered for sale by his direct family.
