$49,938
Art Nouveau 18kt Gold Placque De Cou, the curved openwork plaque centering a carved turquoise woman's head with chased flowing gold hair highlighted by old European-cut diamond blossoms, flanked by two conforming smaller frames, the central plaque signed Lalique, 2 x 7 in. , together with a similar square plaque, 2 x 2 in., also signed Lalique, (accompanied by an 18kt gold flattened baton link chain, later addition, lg. 20 1/2 in., two gold satin ribbons, one gold satin cord, and two screwdrivers, may be worn as chokers or necklaces, one plaque with brooch fitting). Note: For an illustration of a similar design, see Vivian Becker's THE JEWELLERY OF RENE LALIQUE, pp. 103 and 150. Provenance: Auctioned in these rooms September 12, 2000, auction 2016, lot 528.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-03-18
