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18 Karat Gold Bracelet, Roty, Charles Rivaud, French
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
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Depicting a male and female figure in addition to cherubs in a variety of decorative scenes, inscribed 'commerce,' 'industrie,' 'science,' 'art,' 'fête du travail, et de la paix,' 'le siècle contemple son oeuvre, ' 'centenaire de 1789, ' and 'Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité,' gross weight approximately 43 dwts, internal circumference 7 inches, signed Roty, with French assay and maker's marks; circa 1889.
Literature
For additional information please see French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century by Henri Vever, page 1054-1055.
Condition
In good condition with scratching and denting to the gold commensurate with wear. With minor, but visible, splitting along the sides. The high points to the chased frieze have softened, and the laurel leaf decoration to the trim is almost gone. Minor evidence of solder at the hinge. French maker's mark and assay marks on tongue clasp. According to Henri Vever, this "centenary bracelet" was made by O. Roy and "issued by" Rivaud. See page 1049 of French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century by Henri Vever for an engraved illustration of the design.
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.