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GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND 'LUDO' BRACELET, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, CIRCA 1940
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, ruby and diamond
Designed as a flexible wide band of honeycomb links, accented with circular-cut rubies, to a buckle clasp invisibly set to the centre with calibré-cut rubies and the sides pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 177mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay marks; together with a pair of dress clips, similarly set, unsigned, French assay marks to one, later alterations, one small ruby deficient.
Literature
Cf: Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, France, 1986, page 187 for an example of a Ludo Hexagone bracelet and dress clips set with rubies and diamonds and page 189 for a very similar bracelet.
Cf: Van Cleef & Arpels – Reflets d'Eternite, 2005, page 107, for a similar example of a 'Ludo Hexagone' bracelet.
Condition
Bracelet: stamped Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 46208, French assay marks for 18 carat gold, French maker's marks. Scratches consistent with age and wear, one pronounced scratch to side of buckle. Diamonds bright and lively. Rubies slightly pinkish red, moderetely strong saturation, well matched, nicks, cavities, abrasions to facet junctions, one calibré-cut ruby cracked. Highly articulated. Secure clasp. In good condition.
Clips: French assay marks to side of one clip, scratches consistent with age and wear, discoloration to metal, evidence of repair. Diamond bright and lively. Rubies: slightly purplish pinkish red, well matched, nicks, cavities, abrasions to facet junctions. Secure clips. 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."