Lot no. 161
LINE VAUTRIN (1913-1997)
To the glory of the seals...
Rare compact.
Proof in gilt bronze and brass.
Complete with its interior mirror.
Circa 1950.
Unsigned; inside is a small typescript: If this mirror breaks, don't worry. You will not have seven years of misfortune. Trust Line VAUTRIN.
Diameter: 7 cm
Please note:
To our knowledge, this is the only known compact of this model - the eponymous brooch is listed.
Bibliography:
Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauriès - Line Vautrin, bijoux et objets - Éditions Thames & Hudson, Paris, 1992. The eponymous brooch is reproduced on page 42.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
20th century Antique art and decorative objects
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