Rhodochrosite and Silver Cup by Marie-Claire Lemaigre Dubreuil


Circa 1980FrenchRetailed by Chaumet, ParisThe cup, most likely carved and polished in Idar-Oberstein, of slightly free-form outline, the rhodochrosite having exceptional translucency and thinness as well as an intense saturation of vivid reddish pink hue, still retaining the natural rind of the original specimen. The handle formed as a stylized seahorse of hand-cast silver with gilt accents. With applied plaque stamp: CHAUMET PARIS. Height 6 3/4in (7.1cm)
|Provenance: Purchased from Artcurial Auction, Paris, France.