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Glass, enamel and diamond tiara, 'Pansy', René Lalique, circa 1905
Estimate
147,000 - 245,000 CHF
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Description
- René Lalique
- "Pansy" Tiara
- molded glass, gold, enamel and diamond
The bandeau decorated with moulded glass pansy motifs, green enamel foliage and set with circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds, inner circumference approximately 310mm, signed Lalique.
Provenance
Cf.: Vivienne Becker, The Jewellery of René Lalique, exh. cat., The Goldsmiths’ Company, London, 1987, pg. 86, no. 63 for an illustration of this tiara.
Condition
Signed LALIQUE. Glass pansy motifs in different shades of bright blue and white, in good condition. Green enamel in overall good condition, minor scratches. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated to weigh a total of approximately 10.00 - 12.00 carats. In very good condition. Gross weight approximately 94 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."