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AN ART NOUVEAU HORN AND PERIDOT HAIR COMB, BY RENE LALIQUE
The shield-shaped carved horn panel depicting two gold stained snakes poised to strike, enhanced by scattered vari-shape cabochon peridots, extending three additional gold stained carved snakes, the tails forming the comb, circa 1898, in a René Lalique sea green fitted case
Signed R. Lalique for René Lalique, 1898
The shield-shaped carved horn panel depicting two gold stained snakes poised to strike, enhanced by scattered vari-shape cabochon peridots, extending three additional gold stained carved snakes, the tails forming the comb, circa 1898, in a René Lalique sea green fitted case
Signed R. Lalique for René Lalique, 1898
Literature
Vivienne Becker, "The Jewellery of René Lalique", The Goldsmith's Company, 1987, pages 160
"René Lalique: 1860-1945", APT International Inc., Tokyo, 2000-2001, page 61
"René Lalique: 1860-1945", APT International Inc., Tokyo, 2000-2001, page 61
Exhibited
Exposition Universelle, Paris, July 1900
"The Jewellery of René Lalique", London, Goldsmiths' Hall, 28 May-22 November 1987, no. 165
"René Lalique", Tokyo, The Museum of Modern Art, 23 May-12 July 1992, no. 9
"The Jewellery of René Lalique", London, Goldsmiths' Hall, 28 May-22 November 1987, no. 165
"René Lalique", Tokyo, The Museum of Modern Art, 23 May-12 July 1992, no. 9
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country