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Gold, Platinum, Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Necklace, Lucien Gautrait, France
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Lucien Gautrait
- gold, silver, diamond, enamel
Supporting a kite-shaped pendant depicting sunflowers amidst a nautical sunset, applied with plique-à-jour enamel in blue, green and yellow hues, accented by old mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately .70 carat, suspending a pearl drop measuring approximately 9.1 by 7.0 mm, length of upper chain 21 inches, signed L Gautrait, with French assay mark; circa 1900.
Condition
In good to very good condition, considering age. The plique-a-jour cells are intact, some crazing to a few of the cells adjacent to the large sunflower. A nice satin-finish patina throughout the gold mounting and pendant due to very fine strippling, and with a small amount of discoloration to the reverse. The diamonds are approximately G-I color and SI clarity. The ovoid pearl is a creamy rose hue with strong overtones of green, pink and blue; with good luster and minor blemishing consisting of a pit to the reverse and light crackling to the skin.
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 the pearl has not been tested for natural origin.