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The 2022 Cane Masterpiece Auction

By Kimball Sterling

Dec 3, 2022

Set Reminder 2022-12-03 13:00:00 2022-12-03 13:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : The 2022 Cane Masterpiece Auction https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/kimball-sterling/the-2022-cane-masterpiece-auction-11295
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• Lot Description
  -Ca. 1900 -Large amethyst handle wheel cut of an intense colored single stone to depict a squatting French Bulldog. -Slightly stylized and presented on an integral Milord shaped base, the stocky and compact canine is substantial in build, with a powerful and muscular body and a stumpy, slightly curving tail. Its distinctive head shows a square forehead and large, erect and oddly beautiful rounded bat ears. It sports an adorable “squished up” face embellished by two inset tiny yellow gold and facetted sapphire eyes. -The smooth coat of the French bulldog and its wrinkled skin are well performed by a plane and gently polished surface to the amethyst, which additionally plays the magnificent violet-lavender natural colors and intense hues of the stone and makes the handle very agreeable to the wearer’s hand. -This knob was obviously granted the attention that an artist gives to a selected creation and should be viewed as a celebration to the easygoing personality and friendly appeal of the, at the time very trendy, French Bulldog. -It comes with a hammered silver collar framed with two gilt band rings on a well figured and richly hued rosewood shaft and a horn ferrule. -This cane epitomizes the artistic eclecticism of the, so-called “Turn of the Century Period”, heavily influenced by an incredibly wealthy class of society and the impact of Carl Fabergé. -Although stylistic traits hint to a Viennese origin, the absence of hallmarks makes ease exact origin identification for this cane difficult. In any case, it exudes the essence of luxury and radiates this stylish exclusive flair granted only by supreme masters. -Much like the cane illustrated in the book “The Robert Pearson Collection” on page 77 that sold at Christies Sale 2435, # 5 in date of April 15, 2011 which set world record prices. -For a similar cane in citrine check the book “The Mandel Cane Collection” by Youssef Kadri page 112 where the author mentions that it is “ French in the taste of Cartier and probably made by the reputed jeweler specialized in fine canes and umbrellas Betaille”. -H. 4 ¾” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 37 ¼” -$3.000-$4.000 -Amethyst is the stone of humility, peace of mind, piety and resignation. It was associated with Bacchus, god of wine, and thought to cure drunkenness. It became a symbol of sobriety, possibly because water in an amethyst jug looked like wine, but had no intoxicating effect. A powerful and protective semiprecious stone, it is often used in jewelry and is the traditional birthstone for February. -The Man’s best friend was predestined to become a perennial favorite motif for the figural cane handle. Iconic and soulful, they were appreciated for their graphic qualities and the different breeds offered a never-ending variety. -Business promoting emotional links to the portrayed dog also played a role in widening this choice and trendy species, like the French Bulldog, were more common than others. Not surprisingly, the taste in the representation was different in every country, with England and France bitterly competing to set their own fashion standards.
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