Lot 312
  • 312

After Georges Braque

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • After Georges Braque
  • Phaéton
  • Inscribed Bijoux de braque Phaéton, numbered R6/75  LP2336, stamped © and with the French assay mark
  • 18 Karat gold and ruby brooch
  • Length: 3 5/8 in.
  • 9.2 cm

Provenance

Princess Jamie Porter Gagarin (acquired in Paris circa 1975)
A gift from the above circa 1990

Condition

This work is in very good condition. Displays a rich golden patina and some scratching consitent with wear, most notably to the verso. Stamped OR750. Weighing .79 ounces (15.7 DWT).
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.
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