Classic Design

A Spanish 18 carat gold-mounted amethyst glass, by Carrera y Carrera, circa 1990

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 EUR

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Description

the stem as a faun holding a female figure, with an amethyst foot with some diamonds, and goblet, inscriptions "oro 18K", Carrera y Carrera et 70-1990, in a leather case

Hauteur. 25 cm, height. 9 7/8 in; poids brut. 448 gr. gross weight. 14.40 oz.

A Spanish jewelry workshop has been created in 1885 by Saturio Estéban Carrera in San Agustin del Guadalix in Madrid. In the 1970's, Manuel and Juan José Carrera, great grandsons of Saturio, created the Carrera y Carrera company. The company has since opened subsidiaries in New York, Tokyo, Moscow and the United Arab Emirates.

For a similar glass, see Sotheby's Paris, 28 June-6 July 2022, lot 339 (sold 35 280€).

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