Cartier and Lalique Flying High

Result EUR292,100

Published on 14 December 2020, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 01 December 2020 - 14:00 (CET) - 12, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris

Two inspired visions: Japan for Lalique in the early 20^th century, China for Cartier 80 years later

René Lalique (1860-1945), Quatre libellules (Four dragonflies), 18-carat yellow gold... Cartier and Lalique Flying High

René Lalique (1860-1945), Quatre libellules (Four dragonflies), 18-carat yellow gold brooch, antique cut diamonds, polychrome plique-à-jour enamel, pendant cushion-shaped and oval aquamarines, 18-carat rose gold pin, c. 1900, 7.48 x 11.75 cm (2.9 x 4.6 in).
Result: €292,100

Art Nouveau designers practically worshipped this beautiful insect, which daintily landed on the cover of the November 13 Gazette (entitled A Lalique Dragonfly ) before buzzing off to a new home for €292,100.…

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A Lalique Dragonfly Symbolizing Art Nouveau

This exquisite brooch by René Lalique reflects a powerful movement that did away with all restraints on creativity, making the ephemeral dragonfly a rich and complex source of inspiration.