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IMPORTANT DIAMOND, YELLOW DIAMOND AND EMERALD BROOCH, CIRCA 1947, Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate
830,000 - 950,000 HKD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
Designed as a stylised posy, the flower petals pavé-set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, embellished with circular-cut yellow diamond pistils, the swivelled stalks set with circular-cut and tapered baguette diamonds, further enhanced by calibré-cut emerald leaves, the diamonds and emeralds together weighing approximately 35.70 and 4.50 carats respectively, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, signed and numbered 58196, with maker's mark of Max Halpern.
Literature
Thames & Hudson, Suzanne Tennenbaum and Janet Zapata, The Jeweled Garden, United Kingdom 2006, p.103
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the diamonds are probably of D to E colours, mostly of VVS2 to VS1 clarity, lively stones. Coloured diamonds are mostly deep yellow colour, but a few of medium brownish yellow and greenish yellow hues; mostly VS clarity, with a few in SI. Emeralds are about medium, intense green colour, eye clean. Upon 10x loupe, there are some natural inclusions, but generally do not affect the overall brilliance and not noticeable to naked eyes. Signed and numbered to the reverse, with maker's mark and French assay mark.
Condition: This brooch was illustrated in a few jewellery or VCA books, representing an elegant and important piece created by the brand at that moment. Very minor wear to the metal, not seen unless close and careful check, overall in very 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. 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.