The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 277
Amber Intaglio Case New York, 1927
CHF 17,000 - 20,000
USD 14,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
Of rectangular shape centering a cushion-shaped amber intaglio depicting the Last Supper held in an engraved gold frame, flanked on 2 sides with diamond-set stylized scroll motifs over a geometric, black "clash" pattern; the thumb tab is set with rose-cut diamonds, and the ends are decorated with black enamel and enhanced with a diamond-set border which has a repeated, stepped geometric design centering a square-cut black onyx, mounted in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Measuring approx. 82 x 58 x 9.5 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2277.
