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18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone and Enamel Fish Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
- 18 karat gold, sapphire, tourmaline, sapphire, enamel
The fish set with numerous pink sapphires and green tourmalines, with two cabochon sapphire eyes and an enamelled branch resembling coral, signed Tiffany Schlumberger, stamped T&Co.
Condition
In very good condition.The pink sapphires are a lively and range from medium to dark pink and eye-clean to lightly included, with some stones exhibiting slight abrasions to the facet junctions. The tourmalines are a bright, medium, slightly yellowish green, with eye-clean clarity. The sapphire "eyes" are translucent, medium slightly violetish blue. The coral branch is a rich, medium dark red. Signed under the pin mechanism.
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.