GERARD SANDOZ
A lacquer and egg shell match box, 1925
$ 34,800.00
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Of Modernist design, the rectangular-shaped silver box embellished with a geometric motif in black and red lacquer accented with an egg shell section, the reverse applied with black enamel, opening...
Of Modernist design, the rectangular-shaped silver box embellished with a geometric motif in black and red lacquer accented with an egg shell section, the reverse applied with black enamel, opening to reveal a compartment for matches, circa 1925, signed Gérard Sandoz, French assay marks for silver. Dimensions 0.5 x 6.2 x 5.5cm. Weight: 52.7 grams
Note:
This box is perfectly emblematic of Gérard Sandoz's artistic expression. A devout Modernist, his pallet of abstract geometric forms in red, black and often with egg shell accents were applied to both abstract and more figurative scenes on smoking accessories.
Note:
This box is perfectly emblematic of Gérard Sandoz's artistic expression. A devout Modernist, his pallet of abstract geometric forms in red, black and often with egg shell accents were applied to both abstract and more figurative scenes on smoking accessories.
Literature
L'Illustration, Paris 1927, illustrated as part of a Henri Clouzot article on Modern French Jewellery. Extract included in images section above.Mobilier et Decoration, Paris 1926, black and whit photo of this match box illustrated as part of an article on Gérard Sandoz. Extract included in images section above.
