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GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, LUCIEN FALIZE, CIRCA 1880
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Centring on a copper and white enamel profile of a lady within a border of acanthus scrolls, monograms and fleur-de-lys, suspended from chains of stylised quatrefoil linking decorated with white and black enamel, highlighted with rose-cut diamonds suspending a pearl drop, length approximately 380mm, unsigned.
Literature
Cf: Katherine Purcell, Falize, a dynasty of jewelers, page 235 for a similar necklace by Lucien Falize.
Cf: The Belle Epoque of French Jewellery 1850-1910, Jewellery making in Paris 1850-1910, London, 1990, page 160-161 for an example of the same necklace as above by Lucien Falize.
Condition
Unsigned. French makers mark to ring (in a lozenge A and L between a foot). French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Numbered 83. Central enamel profile of a lady unsigned, crazed. Slight losses to black enamel on pendant. Possible restoration to one fleur-de-lys. Diamonds bright. Pearl measuring approximately 7.5mm, medium lustre, rosé overtones. Chased to reverse of pendant and monograms. Possibly something removed from pendant. Well articulated. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Pearl untested.
The monogram composed of the letters H and D refers to Henri II of France (1547-59) and his mistress, Diane de Poitiers.