A BELLE EPOQUE ROSE QUARTZ, IVORY AND CHALCEDONY PARAKEET, BY CARTIER

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A BELLE EPOQUE ROSE QUARTZ, IVORY AND CHALCEDONY PARAKEET, BY CARTIER
The realistically carved rose quartz parakeet, with cabochon sapphire eyes, clenching a carnelian branch with a chalcedony claw, perched on an ivory stand enhanced by agate terminals, to the carved agate tripod base, (one claw deficient), circa 1915, 12¼ x 4 ins., in its original Cartier red leather fitted case

Special notice

Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

Cf. Franco Colongni and Ettore Mocchetti, "Made by Cartier: 150 Years of Tradition and Innovation", Abbeville Press, New York, 1993, page 64
Judy Rodoe, "Cartier: 1900-1939", Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, 1997, page 113

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