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NATURAL PEARL CLASP, 18TH CENTURY, AND A CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARL EARRINGS AND AN UNMOUNTED CULTURED PEARL
估價
5,000 - 8,000 CHF
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描述
The detachable clasp set with natural pearls measuring from approximately 6.95 to 7.65mm, 18th century, to six detachable rows of cultured pearls measuring from approximately 6.40 to 6.00mm, each row framed by single-cut diamonds, shortest length approximately 370mm, the pair of earrings, each set with a brilliant-cut diamond and a cultured blister pearl, hook fittings, maker's mark, and the undrilled baroque drop shaped cultured pearl weighing 35.02 carats, measuring approximately 21.10 x 17.05 x 15.10mm.
來源
The clasp was formerly part of a six row pearl bracelet – one of a pair – which belonged to Queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793).
Princess Marie Anne de Bourbon-Parme mentions in her inventory:
"Une grande parure de perles (...):
2. D’un collier de sept rangs de petites perles (…) Le collier a un fermoir, se composant de 5 grandes et 18 petites perles.
Ce collier formait autrefois deux bracelets (…). Chaque bracelet avait son fermoir (voir ci-dessous) qui sont restés tels quels.
(...) Cette parure provient tel quel (sic) de la Reine Marie Antoinette, et a été légué (sic) par Marie Thérèse de France, Duchesse d'Angoulême, Comtesse de Marne, à sa nièce et fille adoptive, Louise Marie Thérèse de France, Mademoiselle Duchesse de Parme".
[A large pearl parure (...):
2. A seven row pearl necklace (…). The clasp set with 5 large and 18 small pearls.
This necklace was originally two bracelets (…). Each bracelet had its own clasp which remained intact.
(...) This parure comes as it is from Queen Marie Antoinette and was inherited by Marie Thérèse de France, Duchess d'Angoulême, Countesse de Marne, then to her niece and adoptive daughter, Louise Marie Thérèse de France, Mademoiselle Duchesse de Parme"].
Princess Marie Anne de Bourbon-Parme mentions in her inventory:
"Une grande parure de perles (...):
2. D’un collier de sept rangs de petites perles (…) Le collier a un fermoir, se composant de 5 grandes et 18 petites perles.
Ce collier formait autrefois deux bracelets (…). Chaque bracelet avait son fermoir (voir ci-dessous) qui sont restés tels quels.
(...) Cette parure provient tel quel (sic) de la Reine Marie Antoinette, et a été légué (sic) par Marie Thérèse de France, Duchesse d'Angoulême, Comtesse de Marne, à sa nièce et fille adoptive, Louise Marie Thérèse de France, Mademoiselle Duchesse de Parme".
[A large pearl parure (...):
2. A seven row pearl necklace (…). The clasp set with 5 large and 18 small pearls.
This necklace was originally two bracelets (…). Each bracelet had its own clasp which remained intact.
(...) This parure comes as it is from Queen Marie Antoinette and was inherited by Marie Thérèse de France, Duchess d'Angoulême, Countesse de Marne, then to her niece and adoptive daughter, Louise Marie Thérèse de France, Mademoiselle Duchesse de Parme"].
Condition
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 102266, stating that the round to oval pearls on the clasp measuring approximately from 6.95 to 7.65mm, calculated to weigh from approximately 2.5 to 2.8 carats were found to be natural, saltwater. Pearls of white to slightly cream, partly rosé and green overtones, with good luster and nacre, minor blemishes, growth marks, pinpoints consistent with age. Scratches to the metal. Overall, in very good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Total gross weight approximately 135 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."
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 102266, stating that the pearls on the clasp were found to be natural, saltwater.