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ACQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA

A diamond, gem-set and silk brocaded evening clutch bag, Cartier, circa 1930

Acquired by the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra

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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

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