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Rock crystal, onyx and diamond brooch, 'Cliquet', Cartier, 1922
Estimate
48,000 - 77,000 CHF
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Description
- Gold, platinum, rock crystal, onyx, diamond
The central rock crystal ring flanked by palmette and stylized tulip motifs, decorated with onyx and pavé-set with diamonds, unsigned, numbered, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, London, 2007, pgs.128 and 190 for similar designs by Cartier.
Cf: Franco Cologni, Eric Nussbaum, Cartier: l'Arte del Platino, Milan, 1995, pg. 125.
Condition
Accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticity no. GE2003-217.
Unsigned, numbered 0421 and HSA 1910, French assay marks for platinum. Diamonds stated to weigh approximately 4.26 carats, estimated G-I colour, VS-SI clarity, a few with chips and abrasions commensurate with age. Onyx and rock crystal both in very good condition. Length from point to point of tulip motifs approximately 89mm, diameter from outside points of rock crystal approximately 50mm. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 30 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."