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18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Gem-Set Brooch, Cartier, Paris
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- gold, platinum, diamond, colored diamond, colored stone, onyx
The perched parrot with its wing outstretched, decorated with round rubies and emeralds, accented by round and single-cut diamonds of yellow hue weighing approximately 3.50 carats, further set with round and baguette near colorless diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, completed by a carved onyx beak, signed Cartier Paris, numbered 015285 and F2087, with French assay and maker's marks..
Condition
In good condition. The rubies range from medium-deep pinkish red to slightly purplish red and are predominantly moderately included. The emeralds are a bright medium very slightly bluish green to green and moderately included. The white diamonds are approximately E-F color, predominantly VVS clarity. The onyx is intact and in good condition. Gross weight approximately 30 dwts, dimensions approximately 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches. Signed and numbered on the pinbridge. Please note that the diamonds of yellow hue have not been tested for natural origin of color.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Please note that the diamonds of yellow hue have not been tested for natural origin of color.