CLEMENT MÈRE (1861-1940) Asters Box reminiscent of a coloquinte, with a pear-shaped lid. Proof in ivory; the decoration is drawn in reserve on a patinated ground - the flower hearts are represented by turquoise cabochons. Circa 1910-1920. Two turquoise cabochons missing, one damaged. Monogrammed C. M. under the base. Height: 6.5cm Diameter: 5.5cm Provenance: Amédée Revet - Amédée Revet, Master ivory carver in Paris. Possible supplier of raw ivory to Clément Mère, Georges Bastard and Yokohama O'Kin. - By descent. A CITES permit, valid for circulation within the EU only, will be issued to the buyer for lots 27 to 34.
Live Friday 23 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 27

CLEMENT MÈRE (1861-1940) Asters Box reminiscent of a coloquinte, with a pear-shaped lid. Proof in ivory; the decoration is drawn in reserve on a patinated ground - the flower hearts are represented by turquoise cabochons. Circa 1910-1920. Two turquoise cabochons missing, one damaged. Monogrammed C. M. under the base. Height: 6.5cm Diameter: 5.5cm Provenance: Amédée Revet - Amédée Revet, Master ivory carver in Paris. Possible supplier of raw ivory to Clément Mère, Georges Bastard and Yokohama O'Kin. - By descent. A CITES permit, valid for circulation within the EU only, will be issued to the buyer for lots 27 to 34.

Estimate
€2,500 - €3,500
Result
€5,850
Buyer's premium
30%
CLEMENT MÈRE (1861-1940) Asters Box reminiscent of a coloquinte, with a pear-shaped lid. Proof in ivory; the decoration is drawn in reserve on a patinated ground - the flower hearts are represented by turquoise cabochons. Circa 1910-1920. Two turquoise cabochons missing, one damaged. Monogrammed C. M. under the base. Height: 6.5cm Diameter: 5.5cm Provenance: Amédée Revet - Amédée Revet, Master ivory carver in Paris. Possible supplier of raw ivory to Clément Mère, Georges Bastard and Yokohama O'Kin. - By descent. A CITES permit, valid for circulation within the EU only, will be issued to the buyer for lots 27 to 34.
Sale
20th century decorative art and sculpture
Friday 23 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris