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LALIQUE: AN ART NOUVEAU GOLD RING, CIRCA 1900Designed as a tapered wide band etched with a series of dancing nymphs, signed Lalique, with maker's mark 'RL' for René Lalique, ring size QA very similar ring sold for US$12,000 at Christie's in New York, on April 12th 2005 (lot 273)The Art Nouveau movement flourished at the turn of the twentieth century, underpinning a period of creativity and artistic innovation across all fields of design. Artists, inspired by and drawing heavily on forms of the natural world, embraced new, fluid, organic and graceful lines within their work. The Art Nouveau style was broadcasted to a global audience at the 1900 Paris Exposition with René Lalique, hailed as the “Master of Art Nouveau Jewellery,” making his international debut.Japanese art, with its simplicity of form, deference to the natural world, and use of colours, lent itself well as a source of inspiration for Art Nouveau jewellers. A preference for delicate pastel hues led them to experiment with semiprecious stones like amethyst, agate, softly curved and shimmering opal, pearl and moonstone. The gentle glow of these stones embedded a sense of finely crafted dynamism and mystery in Art Nouveau jewellery that emphasised its unique aesthetic as having pioneered a language of design distinct from that of mainstream jewellery at the time. Eugène Gaillard, a designer particularly inspired by exotic art forms, specialised in the technique of “plaque de cuisson” and worked often with horn, enamel, opal and coloured stones.The Art Nouveau movement coincided with a period of significant social change and female empowerment. This shift is reflected in the jewellery of the time, which often featured a highly symbolic female form as its central motif. That symbolism was intwined with a sort of mystic femininity, with female forms depicted as a spirits of nature, goddesses, nymphs and fairies. Lalique drew inspiration from the natural world and the place of man within in it, with his ethereal designs evoking an engagement with these motifs and themes of amorous liberation; delicate orchids, iridescent dragonflies, sinuous snakes, and mysterious profiles of women intertwined with the flora and fauna appear frequently in his work. His designs reflect these themes of feminine liberation and fantasy, which can be seen especially in his designs in which the figures of nymphs and spirits are raised in relief as though their liberation is symbolically linked to their physicality.Lalique’s designs envisioned jewellery as a point of focus rather than a decoration for its wearer. His pieces were often large, bold, and sculptural – informed by his foundational knowledge of traditional techniques such as “plique-a-jour” enamelling, and blended with the distinct, dynamic aesthetic he pioneered. The iconic “Femme Libellule” (dragonfly-woman) brooch was de signed by Lalique in 1882, and perfectly encapsulates his vision. The piece depicts a nude woman as its central motif, with the figure emerging out of a dragonfly, seemingly frozen in a process of metamorphosis. This brooch, evoking a sense of rarified femininity, was worn by Sarah Bernhardt, a French actress and follower of Lalique’s career, at the height of her fame. After taking over the workshop of a Parisian jeweller, Lalique worked independently for private clients such as Bernhardt, as well as opera stars and aristocrats, whose patronage ensured his lasting legacy. The timeless and global appeal of Lalique’s designs remains, with his pieces featuring in the prestigious collections of The Metropolitan Museum of New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Condition Report: Normal signs of wear, commensurate with ageTotal gross weight approx. 13.9g
AN OPAL AND GEM-SET COCKTAIL RINGThe central oval-shaped opal cabochon within closed-back setting, within a double frame set with circular-cut pink sapphire and brilliant-cut diamonds accented with pear-shaped tsavorite garnets, the shoulders pavé-set with further brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K rose gold, opal approximately 7.20cts, ring size N Condition Report: Opal: of white hue with orange, green and yellow play-of-colour, evenly spread throughout, surface is smoothDiamonds: bright and livelySapphires: of purplish-pink hue, medium tone, overall well matched in colourTsavorite garnets: of green hue, medium to dark tone, good saturation, overall well matched in colourStamped 750 for 18K gold and 7.218 (possibly the carat weight of the central stone)Minor signs of wear, overall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 8g
AN ART NOUVEAU GOLD AND SEED PEARL BRACELET, CIRCA 1900Composed of a series of openwork oval links, each centring the profile of a snake biting on a seed pearl, mounted in 18K gold, indistinct maker's mark, another mark 'T', French assay mark, length 18cmThe Art Nouveau movement flourished at the turn of the twentieth century, underpinning a period of creativity and artistic innovation across all fields of design. Artists, inspired by and drawing heavily on forms of the natural world, embraced new, fluid, organic and graceful lines within their work. The Art Nouveau style was broadcasted to a global audience at the 1900 Paris Exposition with René Lalique, hailed as the “Master of Art Nouveau Jewellery,” making his international debut.Japanese art, with its simplicity of form, deference to the natural world, and use of colours, lent itself well as a source of inspiration for Art Nouveau jewellers. A preference for delicate pastel hues led them to experiment with semiprecious stones like amethyst, agate, softly curved and shimmering opal, pearl and moonstone. The gentle glow of these stones embedded a sense of finely crafted dynamism and mystery in Art Nouveau jewellery that emphasised its unique aesthetic as having pioneered a language of design distinct from that of mainstream jewellery at the time. Eugène Gaillard, a designer particularly inspired by exotic art forms, specialised in the technique of “plaque de cuisson” and worked often with horn, enamel, opal and coloured stones.The Art Nouveau movement coincided with a period of significant social change and female empowerment. This shift is reflected in the jewellery of the time, which often featured a highly symbolic female form as its central motif. That symbolism was intwined with a sort of mystic femininity, with female forms depicted as a spirits of nature, goddesses, nymphs and fairies. Lalique drew inspiration from the natural world and the place of man within in it, with his ethereal designs evoking an engagement with these motifs and themes of amorous liberation; delicate orchids, iridescent dragonflies, sinuous snakes, and mysterious profiles of women intertwined with the flora and fauna appear frequently in his work. His designs reflect these themes of feminine liberation and fantasy, which can be seen especially in his designs in which the figures of nymphs and spirits are raised in relief as though their liberation is symbolically linked to their physicality.Lalique’s designs envisioned jewellery as a point of focus rather than a decoration for its wearer. His pieces were often large, bold, and sculptural – informed by his foundational knowledge of traditional techniques such as “plique-a-jour” enamelling, and blended with the distinct, dynamic aesthetic he pioneered. The iconic “Femme Libellule” (dragonfly-woman) brooch was de signed by Lalique in 1882, and perfectly encapsulates his vision. The piece depicts a nude woman as its central motif, with the figure emerging out of a dragonfly, seemingly frozen in a process of metamorphosis. This brooch, evoking a sense of rarified femininity, was worn by Sarah Bernhardt, a French actress and follower of Lalique’s career, at the height of her fame. After taking over the workshop of a Parisian jeweller, Lalique worked independently for private clients such as Bernhardt, as well as opera stars and aristocrats, whose patronage ensured his lasting legacy. The timeless and global appeal of Lalique’s designs remains, with his pieces featuring in the prestigious collections of The Metropolitan Museum of New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Condition Report: Normal signs of wear, overall in good condition and commensurate with ageAll marks located on the tongue of the claspGold security chain brokenTotal gross weight approx. 16.4g
AN ART NOUVEAU AMETHYST, ENAMEL AND SEED PEARL PENDANT, WITH LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY GOLD CHAIN NECKLACEOf openwork foliate design, centring a lozenge-shaped amethyst weighing approximately 24.00cts, within a green enamel frame, to knife-wire honeycomb pattern detailing accented with seed pearls and further pansy coloured enamel within scrolling decorations, suspending a seed pearl within similar style, in 14K and 9K gold, French assay marks, suspended from a fancy-link chain with a similar foliate motif, in 18K gold, with partial maker's mark '?AO', French assay marks, pendant length (including bale): 9cm, chain length approximately 152cmThe Art Nouveau movement flourished at the turn of the twentieth century, underpinning a period of creativity and artistic innovation across all fields of design. Artists, inspired by and drawing heavily on forms of the natural world, embraced new, fluid, organic and graceful lines within their work. The Art Nouveau style was broadcasted to a global audience at the 1900 Paris Exposition with René Lalique, hailed as the “Master of Art Nouveau Jewellery,” making his international debut.Japanese art, with its simplicity of form, deference to the natural world, and use of colours, lent itself well as a source of inspiration for Art Nouveau jewellers. A preference for delicate pastel hues led them to experiment with semiprecious stones like amethyst, agate, softly curved and shimmering opal, pearl and moonstone. The gentle glow of these stones embedded a sense of finely crafted dynamism and mystery in Art Nouveau jewellery that emphasised its unique aesthetic as having pioneered a language of design distinct from that of mainstream jewellery at the time. Eugène Gaillard, a designer particularly inspired by exotic art forms, specialised in the technique of “plaque de cuisson” and worked often with horn, enamel, opal and coloured stones.The Art Nouveau movement coincided with a period of significant social change and female empowerment. This shift is reflected in the jewellery of the time, which often featured a highly symbolic female form as its central motif. That symbolism was intwined with a sort of mystic femininity, with female forms depicted as a spirits of nature, goddesses, nymphs and fairies. Lalique drew inspiration from the natural world and the place of man within in it, with his ethereal designs evoking an engagement with these motifs and themes of amorous liberation; delicate orchids, iridescent dragonflies, sinuous snakes, and mysterious profiles of women intertwined with the flora and fauna appear frequently in his work. His designs reflect these themes of feminine liberation and fantasy, which can be seen especially in his designs in which the figures of nymphs and spirits are raised in relief as though their liberation is symbolically linked to their physicality.Lalique’s designs envisioned jewellery as a point of focus rather than a decoration for its wearer. His pieces were often large, bold, and sculptural – informed by his foundational knowledge of traditional techniques such as “plique-a-jour” enamelling, and blended with the distinct, dynamic aesthetic he pioneered. The iconic “Femme Libellule” (dragonfly-woman) brooch was de signed by Lalique in 1882, and perfectly encapsulates his vision. The piece depicts a nude woman as its central motif, with the figure emerging out of a dragonfly, seemingly frozen in a process of metamorphosis. This brooch, evoking a sense of rarified femininity, was worn by Sarah Bernhardt, a French actress and follower of Lalique’s career, at the height of her fame. After taking over the workshop of a Parisian jeweller, Lalique worked independently for private clients such as Bernhardt, as well as opera stars and aristocrats, whose patronage ensured his lasting legacy. The timeless and global appeal of Lalique’s designs remains, with his pieces featuring in the prestigious collections of The Metropolitan Museum of New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Condition Report: Amethyst: approx. 24.00cts, of purple hue, medium tone, good saturation, good transparency, facets are smoothEnamel: no loss observed, overall in good conditionSeed pearls with good lustreWith shell and trefoil French assay marks on pendant and stamped 14KOverall in good condition, normal signs of wear and commensurate with ageTotal gross weight for chain approx. 26.6gTotal gross weight for pendant approx. 17.1g
An opal and diamond pendant, the cushion-shaped pendant collet-set with an opal cabochon, to an incorporated bale set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the mount with brushed finish, maker’s mark ‘FH’, stamped ‘750’, suspended by an unassociated 18ct gold snake-link chain, pendant length approximately 35mm. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with use. The opal with good play of colour and flashes of blue, green, red and yellow. Gross weight 29gm.
A pair of opal and diamond ear studs, each set with a marquise-shaped opal cabochon within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, UK import mark, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, length 15mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear. Opals with good play-of-colour. Overall good condition. Gross weight 4.9gm.
An opal and diamond brooch, the spray of cabochon opals, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, stamped ‘585’, length 34mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Opals are well matched, with a reasonable play of colour throughout. Diamonds are present and correct. Mount shows light surface wear. Weight 6.6gm.
An early 20th century opal, ruby and seed pearl pendant, of flowerhead design, the opal cabochons spaced by circular-cut rubies and set within a scalloped seed pearl border, to a similarly-set detachable bale and with additional brooch fitting, mounted in gold, fitted case by ‘Harrison & Son, Darlington’, length 30mm. £800-£1,000 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The opals have a good play-of-colour, with flashes of blue, green, yellow orange and red. The rubies well matched and the pearls with good lustre. Typical inclusions observed under 10x magnification. In overall good condition. Fitted case with signs of wear. Gross weight 5.25gm.
A 9ct gold bangle by Smith & Pepper and an early 20th century gem-set bracelet, the hinged bangle with faceted decoration maker’s mark, London hallmark for 1980, together with an early 20th century fancy-link gold bracelet set throughout with opal cabochons, stamped ‘15’, bangle inner dimensions 6 x 5.4cm, bracelet length 18cm. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The opals with good play of colour, two stones with small chips. Gross weight 19.7gm.
An opal and diamond brooch / pendant, the oval opal cabochon within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds with step-cut diamonds to either side, the similarly-set bale detachable, suspended from an 18ct gold fancy-link chain, with threaded brooch fitting, chain with UK hallmark, total diamond weight approximately 5.00 carats, pendant length including 42mm, chain length 47cm. £2,000-£3,000 --- Condition Report Opal with full spectrum play of colour - one side translucent, the other less so. Diamonds very bright and lively, graded in settings as approximately H-J colour, VS2/SI1 clarity. Light wear, overall very good condition. Gross weight including brooch fitting 18.7gm.
A mid - late 19th century opal and diamond bangle, the hinged bangle with bloomed finish, the front set with an alternating row of opal cabochons and old brilliant-cut diamonds, with granulation and bead work decoration, mounted in gold, stamped ‘15’, inner dimensions 5.5 x 4.8cm. £360-£400 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use, with a small dent to the inner back. The opals with good play-of-colour and the diamonds bright and lively. One of the floral motifs found at either side of the gemstones slightly damaged (missing petal). Indistinct maker’s mark. Gross weight 10.3gm.
An opal and diamond bangle, the front set with a row of graduated opal cabochons, spaced by pairs of rose-cut diamonds, inner diameter 56mm. £200-£300 --- Condition Report The opals are fairly well matched, with a reasonable play of colour throughout, slight variation in the depth of cabochons, but with light surface wear only. The yellow gold mount is unmarked and untested, showing general light wear. Weight 9.1gm.
An opal and diamond cluster ring, set with an oval opal cabochon within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, UK hallmark, partial maker’s mark, total diamond weight approximately 1.40 carats, ring size O. £800-£1,200 --- Condition Report Opal with full spectrum play-of-colour, some light scratches evident under 10x magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Light wear to gold, some discolouration, resizing evident to base of ring. Overall good condition. Gross weight 5.4gm.
A late 19th century opal three stone ring, the graduated opal cabochons with diamond highlights between, to a scrollwork gallery, mounted in gold, ring size L. £1,200-£1,500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The opals with good play of colour, with flashes of violet, blue, green, orange and red. One side opal has a hairline fissure observed under 10x magnification. The band has been sized at some stage and the band slightly oval. The diamonds mostly old-cuts with one rose-cut. Gross weight 7.0gm.
AN 18CT GOLD AND DIAMOND SEVEN STONE HALF HOOP RING AND TWO FURTHER RINGS (3)The diamond ring claw set with a row of small single cut diamonds, gross weight 3.6 grams, ring size O, a gold, opal and seed pearl ring, (one opal detached but present), detailed 9 CT, ring size O½, gross weight 2 grams and a white gold ring, with diamond set shoulders (one shoulder motif and the opal lacking from the ring), the opal broken in two pieces and present, detailed 18 K, ring size M½, gross weight 3.3 grams, with three ring cases
A GOLD MULTIPLE LINK NECKCHAIN AND EIGHT FURTHER ITEMS (9)The multiple link neckchain detailed 585, with a boltring clasp, detailed 9 K (chain broken), weight 4.3 grams, a devotional pendant with a neckchain, weight 3.2 grams, another chain, four pairs of earrings and earstuds and one opal earstud
A Cut 18ct Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring (3.12g), a bent 9ct gold opal and ruby cluster ring (2.37g) and a cut precious yellow metal band (indistinct continental marks, KEE tests as 9ct, 4.47g). UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, THE KEE TEST IS A SURFACE TEST ONLY AND IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF GOLD PURITY.
FOUR 9CT GOLD RINGS AND A YELLOW METAL RING, the first a yellow gold floral ring, ring size M 1/2, a cubic zirconia cluster ring, ring size N, a blue and colourless spinel set band ring, ring size L, a yellow gold garnet set ring, ring size L, all hallmarked 9ct, approximate gross weight 8.5 grams, together with an opal and garnet cluster ring, stamped 9ct, ring size N 1/2, approximate gross weight 2.1 grams (condition report: general moderate wear, some splitting to shank of cubic zirconia ring, all stones currently intact, overall condition good)
AN OPAL RING, designed as an oval opal cabochon in a four claw setting to the twist design shoulders and plain band, stamped 9ct, ring size N 1/2, approximate weight 3.6 grams (Condition report: light surface scratches across opal, moderate general wear to band, would benefit from a gentle clean)
AN 18CT WHITE GOLD OPAL, RUBY AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, of an oval form, set with a central oval cut white opal cabochon, within a surround of circular and baguette cut rubies, with single cut diamond accents, pinched shoulder leading onto a polished band, hallmarked 18ct London, ring size K, approximate gross weight 4.4 grams (condition report: would benefit from a gentle clean and polish, overall condition good)
Marvel comics to include Shogun Warriors (1979-1980) #4, 5, 7-10, 12-19 together with ROM Spaceknight (1980- 1985) #2 (1st appearance of Firefall and Opal Android 5947), 49, 58,68, 69 and 73, Ka-zar Lord of the Hidden Jungle (1975) #11, Ka-zar the Savage (1982) #2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11 (1st appearance of Belasco and Origin of Zabu the saber-toothed tiger), 18 and 20, Conan the Barbarian (1976-1990) #64, 122, 147, 191, 204 and 234, Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos (1968-1981) #63, 70 and 163 (38), quantity of late 1980's/early 1990's DC Comics first issues to include Green Lantern, Green Lantern Emerald Dawn, Green Lantern Emerald Dawn II, Return of the King Aquaman, Black Condor, Justice League Europe, The Legend of Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Amazon vs Assassin, Aquaman Tide and Tide, The Ray, Demolition Man, Outsiders, The Butcher, Robin III, Thunderbolt, Justice Society of America, Legion of Superheroes, Zero Hour, Who is Damage, Outlaws, War of the Gods, The Return of Wild Dog, The Brave and the Bold and Team Titans together with Wonder Woman #250 and Arak Son of Thunder #7 (26) and a quantity of vintage comics and magazines to include Viz, Eagle #2 and 3, Thunderbirds the comic #2, 2000 AD featuring Judge Dredd #619-623, Monster Monthly #1-8, Halls of Horror, House of Horror, Demon!, Charlton Comics Monster Hunter #1, Empire, etc
A GROUP OF AUSTRALIAN SILVER SPOONS AND A NAPKIN RING Comprising: a set of twelve teaspoons, with opal set terminals, in a fitted Rodd Silverware box, marked STG SIL; a pair of coffee spoons, also with opal set terminals marked STG SIL; and a napkin ring, set with an enamel coat of arms, marked STG SILVER The twelve spoons 12cm long 267g Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

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