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Lot 169
A LATE 19TH CENTURY IVORY, ENAMEL AND GOLD POWDER CASE, BY BOUCHERON
Closed17 May 2017
Price Realised
CHF 85,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY IVORY, ENAMEL AND GOLD POWDER CASE, BY BOUCHERON
The circular carved ivory foliate case, decorated with multicoloured enamel tulips and floral motifs, the top centering a cabochon ruby within a blue enamel surround, opening to reveal a compartment holding a feather powder-puff with a carved ivory foliate handle, 1899, 5.5 cm, with French assay marks for gold
Signed FIC Boucheron Paris for Frédéric Boucheron
The circular carved ivory foliate case, decorated with multicoloured enamel tulips and floral motifs, the top centering a cabochon ruby within a blue enamel surround, opening to reveal a compartment holding a feather powder-puff with a carved ivory foliate handle, 1899, 5.5 cm, with French assay marks for gold
Signed FIC Boucheron Paris for Frédéric Boucheron
A LATE 19TH CENTURY IVORY, ENAMEL AND GOLD POWDER CASE, BY BOUCHERON
The circular carved ivory foliate case, decorated with multicoloured enamel tulips and floral motifs, the top centering a cabochon ruby within a blue enamel surround, opening to reveal a compartment holding a feather powder-puff with a carved ivory foliate handle, 1899, 5.5 cm, with French assay marks for gold
Signed FIC Boucheron Paris for Frédéric Boucheron
The circular carved ivory foliate case, decorated with multicoloured enamel tulips and floral motifs, the top centering a cabochon ruby within a blue enamel surround, opening to reveal a compartment holding a feather powder-puff with a carved ivory foliate handle, 1899, 5.5 cm, with French assay marks for gold
Signed FIC Boucheron Paris for Frédéric Boucheron
This lot is subject to CITES / import restrictions. Please contact the department for further information.
Lots 167 to 169 were created in the late 19th century by Frédéric Boucheron (1830-1902). After an apprenticeship with Jules Chaise and the opening of its first premises at the Palais Royal, Frédéric Boucheron was the first jeweller to settle on the famous Place Vendôme. He had already acquired fame as an expert in precious stones, a masterful technician and a creator of beautiful jewels, winning the Gold medal during the Paris World Fair in 1867.
Georges Le Saché worked for Boucheron as a jeweller between 1887 and 1920, creating objects such as inkstands, bottles, watches and boxes. His name was one of the select group of jewellers chosen by Frédéric Boucheron to be featured at the Paris World Fair in 1900.
These rare boxes display Le Saché’s unique and impressive skills in carving. The craftsmanship on these boxes is in ivory, however his skills were versatile and he is known to have produced impressive carved items in other materials such as tortoiseshell and rock crystal.
Objects by Le Saché also appear in the Tiffany collection and the firm thought so highly of the jeweller that they commissioned him to produce a brooch to commemorate the centenary of the United States’ acquisition of Louisiana from Napoleon I.
Lots 167 to 169 were created in the late 19th century by Frédéric Boucheron (1830-1902). After an apprenticeship with Jules Chaise and the opening of its first premises at the Palais Royal, Frédéric Boucheron was the first jeweller to settle on the famous Place Vendôme. He had already acquired fame as an expert in precious stones, a masterful technician and a creator of beautiful jewels, winning the Gold medal during the Paris World Fair in 1867.
Georges Le Saché worked for Boucheron as a jeweller between 1887 and 1920, creating objects such as inkstands, bottles, watches and boxes. His name was one of the select group of jewellers chosen by Frédéric Boucheron to be featured at the Paris World Fair in 1900.
These rare boxes display Le Saché’s unique and impressive skills in carving. The craftsmanship on these boxes is in ivory, however his skills were versatile and he is known to have produced impressive carved items in other materials such as tortoiseshell and rock crystal.
Objects by Le Saché also appear in the Tiffany collection and the firm thought so highly of the jeweller that they commissioned him to produce a brooch to commemorate the centenary of the United States’ acquisition of Louisiana from Napoleon I.
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.
On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.
Please note that this item is made of elephant ivory and requires a CITES. Please contact the department if you would like to register for bidding.