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Cartier Bonbonnière1926 silver, gold 18k, lapis-lazuli and rock crystal Signed Cartier on one edge, numbered 10 twice on the inside, with the silver hallmark and maker's mark under each foot, on one edge and on the cover 10 x 19,5 x 19,5 cm ; 4 x 7 ⅝ x 7 ⅝ in. Gross weight : 1011,6 g------------------------------------------- Cartier Bonbonnière1926 argent, or 18k, lapis-lazuli et cristal de rocheSigné Cartier sur un côté, numéroté 10 deux fois à l'intérieur, poinçons d'argent et poinçons d'orfèvres sous chaque pied, sur un côté et sur le couvercle 10 x 19,5 x 19,5 cm ; 4 x 7 ⅝ x 7 ⅝ in. Poids brut : 1011,6 gCondition reportVery good overall condition, all consistent with age and use. The silver presents with hairline surface scratches as visible on images. The top of the box presents with two visible rubbing marks where the handle touches the metal.The inside of the box with surface scratches.Three lapis-lazuli elements have been previously restored and another one has been professionally added.Two feet with cracks, three with tiny dents on the lapis lazuli, one with a loss of metal and two are wobbly. Small oxidation stains on the gold parts.The gold hallmark on a each decorative elements of the cover.Provenance Andrée Putman Collection, Paris Private collection, France-------------------------------------------Collection Andrée Putman Paris Collection privée, FranceLiteratureSylvie Raulet, Bijoux Art déco, Paris, 1984, p. 312.-------------------------------------------Sylvie Raulet, Bijoux Art déco, Paris, 1984, p. 312.Catalogue noteAndrée Putman was fascinated by the know-how and formal renewal of the House of Cartier. The bonbonnière we present is a sober geometric architecture made of a play of shapes and colours: silver, gold, lapis lazuli, crystal. It is a precious example of Cartier's Art Deco creations. This lot is sold with a certificate from Olivier Bachet------------------------------------------- Le savoir-faire et le renouveau formel de la maison Cartier a fasciné Andrée Putman La bonbonnière que nous présentons est une sobre architecture géométrique faite de jeux de formes et de couleurs : argent, or, lapis-lazuli, cristal. Elle est un précieux exemple des réalisations Art Déco de la maison Cartier. Ce lot est accompagné d'un certificat d'Olivier Bachet