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Egyptian-Revival Gold, Colored Stone, Faience and Steatite Necklace, Jules Wièse
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Jules Wièse
- gold, colored stone, faience, steatite
The gold mesh necklace applied with plaques of stylized Egyptian motifs suspending 23 ancient Egyptian pendants, Middle Kingdom/Late Period, circa 1900-100 B.C., of amethyst, carnelian, faience and steatite in the form of Egyptian gods Babi, Bastet, Bes, Isis and Horus, Nephthys, Theoris and Thoth, alternating with heart amulets, beetle scarabs and scaraboids, length 17 inches, with French assay and maker's marks; circa 1870. With the original fitted maroon leather and velvet case signed Wièse, 90 Rue de Richelieu.
Condition
In good condition. The mounting with surface wear and areas of discoloration; minor lead solder to the reverse where some of the pendants are attached. No apparent crimping to the mesh collar which is unusual for a piece of this age. The amethyst scarabs are semi-translucent to semi-opaque, light to medium-light purple with obvious color zoning, surface-reaching inclusions and a matte finish. The semi-translucent medium-light orange carnelian heart amulet and semi-opaque pink, white and black rhodonite heart amulets present a high polish. The faience in generally good condition, the face to one Horus chipped. The overall coloration of the piece is more muted than indicated by the printed catalogue illustration.
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.