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ENAMEL, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCH/PENDANT, GOLAY FILS, LAST QUARTER OF 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- ENAMEL, DIAMOND, EMERALD, RUBY, SILVER AND GOLD
To a central painted enamel image depicting Cleopatra wearing ruby and diamond jewels, framed by a coiled serpent the head inset with an oval emerald to graduated rose diamonds, signed A.Golay L. & Fils, Geneve, hinged bail.
Literature
Cf: Henri Vever, translated by Katherine Purcell, French Jewellery of the 19th Century, London, 2001, page 614-615 for examples of enamelled and an Egyptian revival jewel.
Condition
Mounted in silver and gold. Swiss Enamel with minor surface damage. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.00 - 2.50 carats in total, bright, lively stones. Emerald with typical inclusions visible with magnification, nicks to facet junctions, rubies well matched in colour, nicks visible with magnification. Scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. 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. 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
Auguste Golay-Leresche (1814-1895) a talented watch and clockmaker renowned both nationally and internationally, winning many medals and awards for his craftsmanship. Auguste's business was founded in 1837 on quai des Bergues in Geneva, that year he married Susanne Leresche, who was also a watchmaker and associated her name with the company too. The business was later sold to Mr. Stahl at the turn of the century.