GEM SET, EBONY AND DIAMOND BROOCH

Designed as the bust of a figure styled as a blackamoor, the face of carved ebony, the robes and turban set with carnelian intaglios, brilliant-cut diamonds and a cultured pearl, wearing earrings set with brilliant-cut diamonds of pink tint, the reverse engraved with a design of the Venetian doge kneeling before Saint Mark.

Unsigned. Ebony black, opaque, with grain and tooling marks visible, some areas of glue residue visible to earrings, back of neck and points along the join with the turban. Some minor pitting, due to the wood structure. Diamonds bright and lively, estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.00 - 4.00 carats, mixed colour and clarity grades, some I included. Carnelian reddish-orange to brown, translucent, the largest measuring approximately 13 x 10mm, all with minor chips visible to edges and carvings, mostly in good condition. Scratches and areas of dark discoloration to metal, associated with age and on the back of the turban and neck, with solder. Pink diamonds in earrings have not been tested for natural colour origin, each estimated to weigh approximately 0.03-0.05 carats. Cultured pearl at top of turban of hemispherical shape, with white body colour, green and rose overtones and areas of light yellow discoloration, scratches, pitting and unevenness to the nacre surface, diameter approximately 13.4mm. Brooch fittings in good working order, closing securely. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Overall in good condition. Overall dimensions approximately 94 x 42 x 35mm, gross weight approximately 63 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.
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."

Please note that the diamonds of pink tint have not been tested for natural colour origin.