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TWO BROOCHES, BUCCELLATI, 1960s
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
One with three flower heads each centring on a cabochon emerald, the petals accented with circular-cut sapphires, to a foliate surround set with single-cut diamonds, signed Buccellati, case by Buccellati; together with a brooch designed as a foliate spray set with rose-cut diamonds the two flower heads each set with a cultured pearl, signed Buccellati, case by Buccellati.
Condition
Flower head Brooch: Stamped 750 to pin for 18 carat gold. Emeralds of very slightly bluish-green, moderate saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible under x10 magnification. Emeralds well matched in colour. Sapphires well matched in colour, slight saturation of colour. Evidence of tarnishing to reverse. In overall good condition.
Foliate Spray Brooch: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold to reverse. Cultured pearls off round in shape, slightly yellow bodycolour, green and rosé overtones, low to medium lustré. One cultured pearl with cultivation mark. Evidence of tarnishing to reverse. In overall 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."