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PEARL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1900, ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGES LE TURCQ
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
Centring on an elongated pearl drop, within a border of stylised leaves decorated with plique-à-jour enamel, highlighted with circular-, single- and table-cut diamonds, size I ¾, French assay and indistinct maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: French Jewellery of the Nineteenth Century, Henri Vever, Thames & Hudson, 2001, page 1147 for a photographic illustration of this and similar rings by G. Le Turcq, 1900.
Condition
Accompanied by a report from SSEF, no. 39832, stating that the pearl was found to be a natural saltwater pearl.
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Pearl measuring approximately 25.0mm, silvery body colour, medium lustre. Enamel with some fine hairline fractures only visible with magnification. Diamonds bright and lively. Mount with scratches consistent with age and wear. In very 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a report from SSEF, no. 39832, stating that the pearl was found to be a natural saltwater pearl.