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Platinum, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Pendant-Watch, Mauboussin, France, Circa 1930
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- mauboussin
- platinum,ruby,sapphire,emerald,diamond,pedant-watch
The jardinière suspended from a stylized bar pin, set with a table-cut ruby, cabochon and carved rubies, cabochon and carved sapphires, carved and buff top calibré-cut emeralds, and baguette and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, the reverse showing an oval dial with Arabic numerals, manual movement, signed Mauboussin, France, numbered 93633, one diamond missing.
Condition
Set with 1 table-cut, 2 cabochon and 2 carved rubies; 2 carved and 1 cabochon sapphires; 1 carved and 3 buff-top calibré-cut emeralds; and 12 baguette and 75 single-cut diamonds. Diamonds are approximately H to J color, VS clarity. Rubies are purplish-red, eye visible inclusions in table-cut ruby. Small losses to enamel on side of urn handles, base has been re-enameled (see photo in book where it's chipped). One screw missing from watch case. Watch has a manual movement signed Mauboussin France, 18 jewels and numbered 2863. Also numbered 8790-7-3 and maker's mark H P bisected by a cat. Case is signed Mauboussin France and numbered 90633. The manual movement is currently working. See Important Notice Regarding Condition of Watches on page 158 of 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.
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
Illustrated in Marguerite de Cerval, Mauboussin, p. 247; and Sylvie Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, p. 111.