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Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Colored Stone, Diamond and Enamel Brooch, Mauboussin, Paris, 1929
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- mauboussin
- platinum, 18 karat gold, diamond, moonstone, emerald, ruby, enamel, brooch
Designed as a garden scene centering an agave plant, set throughout with old European-cut, single-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 2.95 carats, accented by cabochon moonstones, emeralds and rubies, applied with black enamel, signed Mauboussin, France, numbered 4549, French assay marks, one diamond and one emerald missing.
Literature
Mauboussin: Joaillier de l'Emotion, Marguerite de Cerval, 2007, pp. 23-23.
Condition
Diamonds are approximately F-H color and VVS-VS clarity. The rubies and emeralds are bright medium shades of red and green, respectively, and the moonstones have a lovely violetish silver sheen. Minor amount of damage to enamelling to the corners of the lower base, a spot on the upper base near the tip of one of the agave fronds, more significant damage to the base of the urn and evidence of enamel repair on the stem, near the ruby flower petals. A diamond missing near the base of the urn, the missing emerald was adjacent to what looks like the urn's handle. In good condition overall. Provenance: Pierre Berge, Paris, May 16, 2006, lot 220.
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.