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ENAMEL, TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND BROOCH, G. FOUQUET, CIRCA 1925
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
Of annular design decorated with black enamel, to a trefoil of turquoise, highlighted by a black enamel surround and single -cut diamonds, signed G. Fouquet and numbered, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf; Les Fouquet, Bijoutiers & Joailliers a Paris 1860-1960, Gary, Marie-Noël de (ed) Paris, 1983, p. 164 and Bijoux Art Déco, Sylvie Raulet, 1984, p. 233 for illustrations of the exact brooch.
Condition
Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.18 carats, bright, lively stones. Enamel surrounding turquoise cabochon trefoil noticeably damaged with some metal showing through, the enamel to the annular form with only a small loss near to diamond detail. Turquoise a bright greenish blue hue with noticeable black veining typical in some turquoise, one with veins of a sandy colour with a curved surface reaching fracture. Trefoil a little loose but secure. Numbered to safety catch, 22693. Mount and pin with scratches and indentations consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
"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."