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**AN ART DECO CORAL, LAPIS LAZULI, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND "POIRET ROSE" VANITY CASE, BY LACLOCHE FRERES
The rectangular black enamel and 18k gold case framed by rose-cut diamonds, the lid set with carved red coral roses each with a rose-cut diamond pistil, extending lapis lazuli leaves with rose-cut diamond veining, the pearl pushpiece opening to reveal a fitted mirror, a covered lipstick holder and a covered compact compartment, to the multi-gem geometric link chain and lapis lazuli and diamond ring, circa 1925, 3½ x 2 ins.
With maker's mark for Lacloche Frères, no. 3760
The rectangular black enamel and 18k gold case framed by rose-cut diamonds, the lid set with carved red coral roses each with a rose-cut diamond pistil, extending lapis lazuli leaves with rose-cut diamond veining, the pearl pushpiece opening to reveal a fitted mirror, a covered lipstick holder and a covered compact compartment, to the multi-gem geometric link chain and lapis lazuli and diamond ring, circa 1925, 3½ x 2 ins.
With maker's mark for Lacloche Frères, no. 3760
Literature
Judith Price, Masterpieces of Twentieth Century French Jewelry from American Collections, Running Press, Philadelphia, 2006, page 76
Sylvie Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, Rizzoli, New York, 1985, page 303
Sylvie Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, Rizzoli, New York, 1985, page 303
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.
Further Details
"The Poiret Rose" was a famous fashion motif of the early 20th century, stemming from the fertile mind of grand master couturier, Paul Poiret, and spreading through the decorative arts, textiles, furniture and jewelry.