- 45
Gold and enamel gem set pendant, Carlo Giuliano for Robert Phillips of Cockspur Street, Circa 1869
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel, diamonds, rubies, pearls
The pendant of lozenge-shaped outline quartered by diamond-set gold pyramids interspersed with gold openwork of fleur-de-lys motif decorated with white, black and blue enamel, further accented by four cabochon rubies, centring upon a single pearl, supporting a pendant set with one drop-shaped pearl and one cabochon ruby, maker's marks for Robert Phillips and Carlo Giuliano, later fitted case stamped Wartski.
Literature
Cf: Geoffrey C. Munn, 'Castellani and Giuliano, Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th Century', pl. 28 and Peter Hinks, 'Nineteenth Century Jewellery', pl. G(a), for similar examples of this pendant.
Condition
Mounted in gold. Overall good condition, with some minor abrssions and scratches commensurate with age and wear. Maker's marks for Robert Phillips and Carlo Giuliano to the reverse. Pearls well matched with slight grey body colour and rose overtones.
"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
The two signatures on the pendant illustrate the relationship that Carlo Giuliano had with prominent retail houses during his first years in London, such as Robert Phillips of Cockspur Street.