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A black lacquer, diamond and onyx smoking set,

New York Jewels
26.09.2019
Schätzpreis
3.000 $ - 5.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
5.325 $
Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 118

A black lacquer, diamond and onyx smoking set,

New York Jewels
26.09.2019
Schätzpreis
3.000 $ - 5.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
5.325 $
Beschreibung:

Property from the Estate of Joseph Schildkraut A black lacquer, diamond and onyx smoking set, circa 1925 comprising of a black lacquer cigarette case and lighter, both embellished with JS motif, millegrain-set with rose-cut diamonds; and an onyx cigarette holder of trumpet form with a band of single-cut diamonds; the cigarette case signed Cartier NY; lighter and case accompanied by a signed fitted box; cigarette holder showing signs of repair; cigarette case length: 3 6/16in.; lighter length: 2 5/16in.; cigarette holder length: 5 1/2in. Fußnoten Cartier began offering smoking requisites in the 1860s including matchboxes and cigarette holders, but the most fantastic designs appeared on the open expanse provided by cigarette cases that could be accompanied by matching lighters. At the turn of the century, these designs were often Russian in inspiration, with guilloche design, or carved from hardstone. By the 1920s, the impact of the technological and social changes of World War I influenced the design of both jewelry and objects. Gone were the swags, festoons, and heavy decoration of earlier eras replaced by an austere geometry-based vision that came to be known as Art Deco design. In the 1920s Cartier produced astonishing works of jewelry design featuring the finest stones and materials, but they also produced fashionable objects to appeal to a broader range of consumers. Louis Cartier was savvy, and recognized the increase in the popularity of smoking that occurred after WWI and the company produced a fantastic array of smoking accouterments. Louis Cartier said, "We must make it our business to build up our inventory that responds to the mood of the public by producing articles which have a useful function but which are also decorated in the Cartier style." This remarkable elegant smoker's set and pocket watch features a sleek expanse of black accented with diamonds. The black and white palette is quintessential Art Deco design, as is the elegant monogram that is neatly tucked into a lozenge shape and provides a subtle sparkle of diamonds. Rudolph Schildkraut, a German silent film actor, chose this set for his son, Joseph Schildkraut, who was a Hollywood star, to mark the opening of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood on May 18, 1927. The two Schildkrauts were appearing together in the movie that premiered that night, Cecile B. DeMille's The King of Kings. This was one of the most spectacular openings in movie history and thousands of people lined Hollywood Boulevard to catch a glimpse of the stars. Joseph went on to win an Oscar for his performance in the Life of Emile Zola (1937) and he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959). He also won an Emmy in 1962 and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk or Fame. This unusual set, elegant in it's simplicity, unites the glamour of the Golden Age of Film and the best of Art Deco design. Courtesy of Sarah Davis

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 118
Auktion:
Datum:
26.09.2019
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

Property from the Estate of Joseph Schildkraut A black lacquer, diamond and onyx smoking set, circa 1925 comprising of a black lacquer cigarette case and lighter, both embellished with JS motif, millegrain-set with rose-cut diamonds; and an onyx cigarette holder of trumpet form with a band of single-cut diamonds; the cigarette case signed Cartier NY; lighter and case accompanied by a signed fitted box; cigarette holder showing signs of repair; cigarette case length: 3 6/16in.; lighter length: 2 5/16in.; cigarette holder length: 5 1/2in. Fußnoten Cartier began offering smoking requisites in the 1860s including matchboxes and cigarette holders, but the most fantastic designs appeared on the open expanse provided by cigarette cases that could be accompanied by matching lighters. At the turn of the century, these designs were often Russian in inspiration, with guilloche design, or carved from hardstone. By the 1920s, the impact of the technological and social changes of World War I influenced the design of both jewelry and objects. Gone were the swags, festoons, and heavy decoration of earlier eras replaced by an austere geometry-based vision that came to be known as Art Deco design. In the 1920s Cartier produced astonishing works of jewelry design featuring the finest stones and materials, but they also produced fashionable objects to appeal to a broader range of consumers. Louis Cartier was savvy, and recognized the increase in the popularity of smoking that occurred after WWI and the company produced a fantastic array of smoking accouterments. Louis Cartier said, "We must make it our business to build up our inventory that responds to the mood of the public by producing articles which have a useful function but which are also decorated in the Cartier style." This remarkable elegant smoker's set and pocket watch features a sleek expanse of black accented with diamonds. The black and white palette is quintessential Art Deco design, as is the elegant monogram that is neatly tucked into a lozenge shape and provides a subtle sparkle of diamonds. Rudolph Schildkraut, a German silent film actor, chose this set for his son, Joseph Schildkraut, who was a Hollywood star, to mark the opening of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood on May 18, 1927. The two Schildkrauts were appearing together in the movie that premiered that night, Cecile B. DeMille's The King of Kings. This was one of the most spectacular openings in movie history and thousands of people lined Hollywood Boulevard to catch a glimpse of the stars. Joseph went on to win an Oscar for his performance in the Life of Emile Zola (1937) and he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959). He also won an Emmy in 1962 and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk or Fame. This unusual set, elegant in it's simplicity, unites the glamour of the Golden Age of Film and the best of Art Deco design. Courtesy of Sarah Davis

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 118
Auktion:
Datum:
26.09.2019
Auktionshaus:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
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