The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 419
Mother-of-Pearl and Enamel "Chinese" Powder Box Paris, 1924
CHF 31,000 - 33,000
USD 17,000 - 19,000
Sold: CHF 40,250
Of rectangular shape, the front and back set with mother-of-pearl, bordered with black enamel and topped with natural pearls, enhanced by a pair of carved coral with emerald accents on one side and enamel and gold accents on the other side, the lid centering a yellow gold, black enamel and abalone shell dragon plaque flanked by four sets of rose-cut diamonds; the sicles decorated with black enamel and yellow gold in a geometric frieze, with a diamond and coral push piece, the interior with fitted mirror, in 18K yellow gold. Measuring approx. 59 x 42 mm. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2419.
Notes
Provenance:
Originally from the private collection of the Pasha of
Marakesh, who purchased the piece after having it
specially modified by Cartier.
Sec follozuing biography and photo.