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Gem set parure, Schlumberger, circa 1960
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description
- Schlumberger
- seed pearls, enamel, diamonds, gold
Comprising: a necklace, a pair of ear clips and a bracelet, the multi-strand seed pearl torsade on a clasp accented with gold paillonné enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds, the bracelet and the pair of ear clips en suite decorated with gold paillonné enamel, necklace length approximately 455mm, bracelet 145mm, each signed Schlumberger, each with French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Franco Maria Ricci, Jean Schlumberger, Milan, 1991, pg. 67 for illustrations of similar bracelets.
Cf: Chantal Bizot, Marie-Noël de Gary, Evelyne Possémé, The Jewels of Jean Schlumgerger, New York, 2001, pg. 63 for a necklace of the same design and pg. 66 for a similar bracelet.
Condition
The necklace and bracelet signed Schlumberger, Paris, the pair of ear clips signed Schulmberger, each with maker's marks for S. Cie for Stoffel, Paris. Each with French assay marks for gold. Seed pearls of white body colour, with rosé overtone and good skin and luster. Diamonds bright and lively. Enamel in overall good condition, a few chips on the bracelet and ear clips. Normal signs of wear to the metal consistent with use. Total gross weight approximately 445 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."