AN EXQUISITE ART DECO ROCK CRYSTAL AND MULTI-GEM BROOCH, BY CARTIER

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AN EXQUISITE ART DECO ROCK CRYSTAL AND MULTI-GEM BROOCH, BY CARTIER
Designed as a carved rock crystal bowl, enhanced by single and old European-cut diamond trim, holding cabochon ruby, emerald and amethyst fruits, mounted in platinum (rock crystal slightly chipped to one corner), circa 1920, with French assay marks for platinum
Signed Cartier, Paris

Lot Essay

Cf. Judy Rudoe, "Cartier 1900-1939", Harry N. Abrams, Inc. 1997, New York, page 222
Christie's, "Magnificent Jewels", New York, 11 April 2001, lot 367

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