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Art nouveau opal, seed pearl and diamond collier de chien, circa 1900
Estimate
23,000 - 32,000 CHF
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Description
- metal, opal, diamond, seed pearls
Each plaque depicting grape vines composed of carved opal, highlighted with circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds, separated by four rows of seed pearl torsades, length approximately 355mm.
Provenance
Jewels from the Collection of Odile de Richelieu, Countess Gabriel de La Rochefoucauld, Princess de La Rochefoucauld (1879-1974).
Literature
Cf: Sigrid Barten, René Lalique, Bonn, 1989, pages 221 and 225, for necklaces of similar design by René Lalique.
Condition
The white opal with small play-of-colour flashes of predominantly green and orange, with spots of a more muted blue, in good condition, central piece with fracture mark. Seed pearls with good skin and rosé overtones. Diamonds bright and lively. Glue to reverse of plaques which secure opals visible. Slide clasp secure. Signs of wear to metal consistent with age and light use, minor tarnishing. In good condition. Gross weight approximately 100 grams.
"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
This style of pearl and gem-set colliers de chien, wide choker-style necklaces, were very much in vogue from the late 19th century through the first World War.