A diamond, gem-set and silk brocaded evening clutch bag, Cartier, circa 1930
Acquired by the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
ACQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA
the clutch decorated with a gold and rose pink foliate pattern, the interior with pink satin lining, completed by a diamond and red gem-set clasp, including a lighter, signed Cartier, approximately 150mm x 217mm, purse mirror, wallet and card case, Cartier stamped to the lining, with Cartier box
Provenance
Dame Nellie Melba GBE, Victoria
Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE, Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 31 March 2015, lot 17, illustrated
Acquired by the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra