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Gold, lapis lazuli and diamond 'heart with cherub' brooch, Verdura, 1990
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 USD
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Description
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The lapis heart studded with round diamonds, surmounted by the sculpted gold bust of a cherub resting his chin in his hands, accented on the arms, wings and hair with small round diamonds, unsigned.
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Verdura.
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Verdura.
Condition
Diamonds are near colorless and eye clean, mounting permitting. The lapis lazuli heart is a deep blue color, with noticeable flecks of pyrite. In good condition. Unsigned, but accompanied by letter of authenticity from Verdura.
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar heart brooch of pink tourmaline is illustrated by Patricia Corbett, Verdura, p. 118, lower left.
The heart motif, it's prototype dating back to the Renaissance, was one of Verdura's favorites and he returned to it often. Brooches designed as winged hearts, wrapped hearts or flaming hearts, in evidence since the late 1930s, are among Verdura's most enduring designs. One of the earliest versions, a heart brooch of cabochon rubies bound by a gold sash, was purchased by actor Tyrone Power. Gene Tierney, then married to designer Oleg Cassini, owned an example set with pink tourmalines, rubies and diamonds surmounted by a swag and crossed spears. See Corbett, p. 118.
See also cover illustration