Gold, baroque pearl and enamel pendant, René Lalique, circa 1898-1900.  Photo Sotheby's

The oblong openwork pendant depicting a off-white matte enamel face within pale and dark blue enameled poppies, accented by pale yellowish green enamel leaves, supporting a lavender-grey baroque pearl pendant, repoussé mirror image on reverse in gold, measuring approximately 12.0 to 10.5 mm, signed Lalique, French assay mark. ESTIMATE 60,000-80,000 USD

NOTE: For René Lalique's illustration of this pendant see René Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d'art, 1890-1910, by Sigrid Barten, p. 274, no. 481, and for variations see color plate 22, p. 104.
Please note the pearl has not been tested for natural origin.

Sotheby's. Important Jewels, New York | 09 Feb 2012 www.sothebys.com