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PAIR OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCHES, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1960s
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
One designed as a bird perched on a branch, the body set with an oval polished turquoise, to a collar of circular-cut sapphires, the eye and feet embellished with similarly-cut rubies, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's marks and French assay marks, together with a brooch of foliate spray design, embellished throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds of various sizes, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, maker's marks and French assay marks.
Condition
Bird Brooch: Numbered 71050 to hinge of pin. Oval cabochon turquoise with green discolouration. Rubies of reddish-purple hue, medium to high saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Sapphires of bluish-violet hue, medium to high saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Some minor indentations and scratching to head of bird. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. In good condition.
Foliate Brooch: Numbered 62.682 to hinge of pin. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.65 carats, estimated colour H-J, estimated clarity VS-SI. Evidence of lead solder and burning to reverse of hinge. 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."