Lot 51 · Discovery on Sunset
Pair of gold cigar cutters on single gold chain, each about 2 x 1 inches, late 19th century, engraved with initials "T.A.E," one engraved with fine floral and foliate design.
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- Estimate
- $1,000–$2,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Discovery on Sunset, Online, Los Angeles · 11 July 2025
- Record ID
- TB-2026-095503
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Thomas Edison Cigar Cutters, Pair of gold cigar cutters on single gold chain, each about 2 x 1 inches, late 19th century, engraved with initials "T.A.E," one engraved with fine floral and foliate design. Bonhams, 11 Jul 2025, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-095503.
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Thomas Edison Cigar Cutters, Pair of gold cigar cutters on single gold chain, each about 2 x 1 inches, late 19th century, engraved with initials "T.A.E," one engraved with fine floral and foliate design. Bonhams, 11 Jul 2025, lot 51. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-095503.
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From the same sale Discovery on Sunset · Jul 2025
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring | — | $1,000–$1,500 | |
| 18K White Gold, Platinum and Diamond Pendant Necklace | — | $150–$250 | |
| Pair of 18K Gold, Jade and Diamond Earrings | — | $600–$800 | upcoming |
| Platinum and Diamond Ring | — | $1,500–$2,500 | |
| An 18K Gold and Diamond Line Bracelet | — | $2,500–$3,500 | upcoming |
| 14K White Gold, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace | — | $500–$700 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raoul Dufy | Robe pour Poiret | $5,928 | Christie's, Mar 2026 | |
| Thomas Edison Cigar Cutters | Pair of gold cigar cutters on single gold chain, each about | Bonhams, Nov 2020 | ||
| Roberto Matta | Feuilles ouvertes | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | ||
| Pierre Alechinsky | „De bonne souche“. 1994 | Grisebach, Dec 2022 | ||
| Roberto Matta | Untitled | Sotheby's, May 2021 | ||
| Roberto Matta | Le roi et la reine | Sotheby's, Sep 2023 | ||
| Roberto Matta | Centre Nœuds 10 | Bonhams, Jun 2026 | ||
| Roberto Matta | 'Sourire de Nez' gold ring | Rago, May 2023 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.