CARTIER: A RARE AND COLLECTABLE CORAL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND NO...
Hammer
€18,000
CARTIER: A RARE AND COLLECTABLE CORAL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND NOVELTY PENDANT/BROOCH, CIRCA 1969
Designed as a ladybug, the coral wings decorated with collet-set diamonds, with black enamel and diamond-set head, antennae and legs, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, signed Cartier Paris, numbered, with maker's mark 'SAC' for Cartier Société Anonyme , French assay marks, length 3cm
For similar examples, see:
Nadine Colero, 'Etourdissant Cartier, le Création depuis 1937', Edition du Regard, September 2008, page 45
Fondación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museum exhibition catalogue: 'The Art of Cartier: 24 October 2012 / 17 February 2013', page 326, entry no. 410
**Prospective buyers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of items containing materials from endangered species, such as coral. Therefore, buyers should familiarise themselves with relevant customs regulations before bidding if they plan to import this lot into another country.
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Signed 'Cartier Paris' on the reverse, numbered 020314
With maker's mark for Cartier Société Anonyme
Diamonds: bright and lively
Enamel: a small fissure, very discreet, looks nearly like normal banding from the coral - visible under bright light source
French assay marks located on the double-clip pin and reverse of the brooch for 18K gold and platinum
Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Total gross weight approx. 15.9g
Hammer
€18,000
CARTIER: A RARE AND COLLECTABLE CORAL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND NOVELTY PENDANT/BROOCH, CIRCA 1969
Designed as a ladybug, the coral wings decorated with collet-set diamonds, with black enamel and diamond-set head, antennae and legs, mounted in 18K gold and platinum, signed Cartier Paris, numbered, with maker's mark 'SAC' for Cartier Société Anonyme , French assay marks, length 3cm
For similar examples, see:
Nadine Colero, 'Etourdissant Cartier, le Création depuis 1937', Edition du Regard, September 2008, page 45
Fondación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museum exhibition catalogue: 'The Art of Cartier: 24 October 2012 / 17 February 2013', page 326, entry no. 410
**Prospective buyers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of items containing materials from endangered species, such as coral. Therefore, buyers should familiarise themselves with relevant customs regulations before bidding if they plan to import this lot into another country.
More Information
Signed 'Cartier Paris' on the reverse, numbered 020314
With maker's mark for Cartier Société Anonyme
Diamonds: bright and lively
Enamel: a small fissure, very discreet, looks nearly like normal banding from the coral - visible under bright light source
French assay marks located on the double-clip pin and reverse of the brooch for 18K gold and platinum
Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition
Total gross weight approx. 15.9g
