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Gold, natural pearl, diamond and enamel brooch, Russian, circa 1860
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
The top designed as a stylized fleur-de-lys applied with royal blue enamel and decorated with branches of blossoms set with old-mine diamonds and baroque pearls, supporting a pearl pendant drop within an enamel and diamond frame, pendant detachable, Russian marks for St. Petersburg and 18 karat gold.
Provenance
Important Works of Art and Jewelry from the Collection of Lillian Nassau, Ltd., Sotheby's, New York, June 5, 1996, lot 6.
Condition
Appears to be repair to enamel (different colors of blue enamel on the right side of the pearl pendant and the section underneath the pearl and diamond appliques at the top), one diamond missing. Pearls have not been tested, the two larger pearls at the top have drill holes at the bottoms. The pinstem stamped with Russian mark for St. Petersburg and 18 karat gold assay mark.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.