Lot Details
Lot 76
Van Cleef & Arpels Chinoiserie Gold, Red and Black Enamel Vanity Case, France
18 kt., rectangular case, red and black enamel, Chinoiserie motif of clouds, round cabochon black onyx thumbpiece, interior with mirror, make-up compartment, hinged lipstick case and compartment, with triangular-shaped pendant loops, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 24798, with maker's mark and French assay marks, circa 1925, minor enamel loss, ap. 87.5 dwts. gross. 3 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 inches.
C Property from a Westchester Collector
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold for $30,240 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Tests as 18 kt.
Area of blackish patches on red enamel at lower left corner.
Minor red enamel loss at front top left edge by gold.
Reverse with several scratches and small chip on red enamel.
Scratch and several chips on black enamel side panels.
Center covered compartment with side push-button release. Few slight bends to metal at top of lid.
Mirror with discoloration all around edges, spotting in center.
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Area of blackish patches on red enamel at lower left corner.
Minor red enamel loss at front top left edge by gold.
Reverse with several scratches and small chip on red enamel.
Scratch and several chips on black enamel side panels.
Center covered compartment with side push-button release. Few slight bends to metal at top of lid.
Mirror with discoloration all around edges, spotting in center.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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