Lot Essay
The carving on this object is in the style of the Embriachi workshops which were active in Italy in the 15th and 16th Centuries.
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A RARE ART DECO DIAMOND, CARVED IVORY, CORAL, ENAMEL AND TORTOISE-SHELL VANITY CASE, BY CARTIER
The top set with a carved ivory panel depicting a robed woman with rose-cut diamond and cabochon coral detail, the black and cream enamel surround depicting two ivy-covered columns with birds flying above, the sides applied with rose-cut diamond line detail, to the tortoise-shell bottom with mesh and black onyx stud handle, with three concealed compartments to the terminals and one side housing a detachable three-section case for powder, blush and lipstick and a sliding powder case with mirror, circa 1925, 15.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm., with French assay marks (*)
Signed by Cartier, Paris Londres New York, no. 0165
The top set with a carved ivory panel depicting a robed woman with rose-cut diamond and cabochon coral detail, the black and cream enamel surround depicting two ivy-covered columns with birds flying above, the sides applied with rose-cut diamond line detail, to the tortoise-shell bottom with mesh and black onyx stud handle, with three concealed compartments to the terminals and one side housing a detachable three-section case for powder, blush and lipstick and a sliding powder case with mirror, circa 1925, 15.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm., with French assay marks (*)
Signed by Cartier, Paris Londres New York, no. 0165