AN ART DÉCO MULTI-GEM VANITY CASE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

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AN ART DÉCO MULTI-GEM VANITY CASE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Of Persian inspiration, the lid as a mother-of-pearl and coral inlay, within a black enamel scrolling surround, with jade and diamond accents, the black enamel back with red enamel accents, the similarly designed sides applied with cabochon rubies and jade, opening to reveal a mirror, two compartments and a lipstick holder, 1927, 9.0x5.0x1.0 cm, with French assay marks for gold
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, with maker's mark for Strauss, Allard & Meyer, no. 28937 (case) and 7240 (lipstick holder)

Provenance

Michel Perinet

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. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

Further Details

This lot is subject to CITES / import restrictions. Please contact the department for further information.

Lot Essay

S. D. Coffin, Set in style The jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels, London, Thames & Hudson, 2011, p. 157 for the photograph of a similar vanity case
The Spirit of beauty Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Xavier Barral Éditions, 2009, p. 204 for the photograph of a similar vanity case

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