Van Cleef & Arpels
Ruby, enamel and gold minaudière, 'Bagatelle'
Session begins in
March 31, 08:30 AM GTNN
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
Bid
7,500 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Of floral design, decorated with black enamel and set with circular-cut rubies, the interior with a mirror and opening powder compartment and a removable lighter.
- Measuring approximately 140 x 83 x 20mm
- Signed Van Cleef and Arpels, numbered
- French assay mark for silver and mixed assay mark for silver and 18 carat gold
- Accompanied by a carrier bag stamped Van Cleef & Arpels
- Circa 1940
- Gross weight 609,40 grams
E. Possemé, Van Cleef and Arpels, Paris, Éditions des Arts Décoratifs, 2012, p. 151 for pieces of similar design
S. Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Editions du Regard, 1986, p. 284 - 285 pieces of similar design
The Bagatelle minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels illustrates the maison’s tradition of creating refined evening accessories that blur the boundary between object and jewel. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the rigid case showcases finely worked gold and subtle gemstone accents. Conceived as a luxurious accessory for evening wear, the Bagatelle minaudière embodies the elegance and sophistication associated with Van Cleef & Arpels’ creations of the mid-twentieth century.