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Ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1900
Estimate
39,000 - 59,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
Designed as a bat, the wings pavé-set with circular-cut rubies and diamonds, the eyes composed of marquise-shaped diamonds, French assay and maker's mark, likely by Aucoq, fitted case signed A. Aucoq.
Literature
Cf: Henri Vever, La Bijouterie Français au XIXe Siècle (1800-1900), Vol. 3, Paris, 1908, pg. 576 for a brooch of similar design by Camille Gueyton.
Condition
French maker's mark (S.P. with four leaf clover), French assay mark for platinum and gold. Unidentified stamp on pin fitting. Rubies well matched in colour, with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, some nicks, chips and abrasions. Diamonds bright and lively. Signs of wear to the metal consistent with age and light use. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 66 grams. Case signed A. Aucoc, 6. R de la Paix, the top embossed the initials A. S, in a gold colour.
"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."