Seeing the fastener is helpful for dating. Debora
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David Linley of all things. Didn't know he was even available in the US. and apparently he is via mail order....
Pretty thing. And there is some collector interest. Debora
I would think the inspiration was the Afro-Brazilian balangandan, a popular souvenir....
A Google Images search will bring up other examples. Chinese cigarette box according to the internet. Peking glass with enamel overlay....
Not very. A Google Images search will bring up similars. South America, for sure. Peru? Debora...
So did I. Wouldn't be surprised if that was a family piece and the value was sentimental. Debora
The packaging does add value and a certain provenance. Debora
Actually, I had to re-familiarize myself with the work; strong liquor did play a role. The motif is described as "Bacchanalian" though and the...
Think the jug sends a different message. Debora
Is the portrait painted directly on the plywood? Debora
That's an idea but... Would be an awfully expensive GWP and I don't think Cartier ever did them. (Did you know that Estée Lauder invented the...
Re scarf shopping in the future... A hand-rolled hem is usually a good first indication that an item is of quality. Debora
I think those are older too. Designed to be worn by a woman with her hair up. Debora
Well, frankly, it looks good to my eye. Correct colorway, correct hemming, correct logo. But, if your intention is resale, you'll have to have...
Is the background color black or navy? Debora
Must de Cartier is a diffusion line that Cartier introduced in 1976. Yours (if genuine) might be a duty free item sold in Japan....
The first thing one looks for is a hand-rolled hem. Yours does appear to have one. Can you confirm? Debora
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauvism Debora
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