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18 karat gold, green enamel, ruby and diamond frog bangle-bracelet, David Webb
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- David Webb
The partially flexible bangle designed as a frog with 2 oval cabochon ruby eyes, the mouth set with 22 round diamonds, completed by a strap designed as intertwined legs clutching a cabochon ruby, the clasp further decorated with a cabochon ruby, applied throughout with translucent green enamel and studded with tiny gold knots, mounted in 18 karat gold and platinum, signed Webb.
Condition
Set with 22 round diamonds weighing approximately .44 carat and G-H color and VS clarity. The rubies are an opaque deep brownish red; one has been cracked in several places from impact, but appears to be stable in its mounting. Enamel is intact and in good condtion overall. 6 1/4 inches interior circumference.
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.