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Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch and a pair of pearl and enamel pendant-earrings, circa 1900
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
The dragonfly mounted en tremblant, the wings of green plique-à-jour enamel, the body set with an oval sapphire and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, Russian assay marks for St. Petersburg; the earring pendants designed as whiplash scrolls applied with shaded green translucent enamel, set with 4 baroque pearls and old European-cut and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat gold, maker's mark and French assay marks, supported on freshwater pearl and diamond tops, tops not original and later added.
Provenance
Important Works of Art and Jewelry from the Collection of Lillian Nassau, Ltd., Sotheby's New York, June 5, 1996, lot 31 (the Art Nouveau earclips before modification).
Condition
Please note: the freshwater pearl and diamond stud tops of the earrings are later added, however the pendants supported by them are Antique, French, circa 1900; overall condition of the earrings is very good. The dragonfly condition is overall also very good.
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.