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Gem set evening bag, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s
Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 GBP
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- emerald, quartz, gold, garnet, ruby
The rectangular bag embroidered with floral and quatrefoil motifs, set with polished and carved gemstones including citrines, amethysts, rubies, garnets and emeralds, opening to reveal two compartments and a mirror, measuring approximately 200 by 120 by 25mm, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered.
Provenance
By family tradition this bag was originally a gift from Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain.
Condition
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Numbered 18458. Gemstones with typical inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification. some surface reaching fissures, one emerald cracked. Embroidering with tarnish in places, some losses in places. Silk discoloured and signes of wear to edges from use, could benefit from a professional clean. Mirror with signs of silvering. Overall in good condition.
"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."