ID 959184
Lot 562 | CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM GAMES COMPENDIUM
Estimate value
CHF 70 000 – 100 000
Rectangular black lacquer case decorated in the Chinese taste inlaid with various hardstones, coral and mother-of-pearls representing a naturalistic scene, clasp and hinges of cartouche design applied with engraved mother-of-pearl, braided rope handles to the sides, red leather-lined interior with fitted trays containing coloured mother-of-pearl gaming chips, playing cards, four silver pencils and bridge scoring pads, silver (French marks), circa 1925, Cartier, maker's marks (Maurice Couët), numbered
Size/Dimensions: case 26.0 x 20.0 x 12.0 cm
Gross weight: approximately 9.26 kg
Provenance
Christie's, Geneva, 18 May 1995, sale no. 1191, lot 345
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’
Post lot text
Please note that this lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.
Manufactur: | Cartier |
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Medium: | Acrylic glass, Coral, Enamel, Mother-of-pearl, Precious stones, Semi-precious stones, Pearls, Plastic |
Art style: | Art Deco |
Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
Manufactur: | Cartier |
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Medium: | Acrylic glass, Coral, Enamel, Mother-of-pearl, Precious stones, Semi-precious stones, Pearls, Plastic |
Art style: | Art Deco |
Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S Place de la Taconnerie 8 1204 Geneva Switzerland | ||||||||||||||
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Phone | +41(0)22 319 1766 | ||||||||||||||
Phone | +41(0)22 319 1767 | ||||||||||||||
Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase | ||||||||||||||
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