A LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO RING, BY CARTIER | Christie's

Sale 9690

THE ROOSEVELT ERA: SELECTIONS FROM THE ROOSEVELT FAMILY

New York

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14 - 15 February 2001

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Lot 341

A LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO RING, BY CARTIER

Price realised

USD 2,585

Estimate

USD 1,200 - USD 1,500

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A LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO RING, BY CARTIER
Centering upon a lapis lazuli intaglio depicting the Roosevelt coat-of-arms with the motto "Qui Plantavit Curabit", mounted in gold
Signed Cartier
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This lot belonged to John A. Roosevelt.
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