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DIAMOND 'FLAMMES' CLIP, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, 1930s
Estimate
4,200 - 4,800 GBP
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Description
Of stylised flame design, set with circular-, single-, baguette- and carré-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Musees, 1992 page 154 for similar examples of 1930s 'Flammes' clips by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Cf: Marc Petit, Van Cleef & Arpels, Reflets d'éternité, Édiditions Cercle D'Art, 2005, pages 124-125 image ref. 134 and 135 for an image of Jackie Kennedy wearing a pair of 'Flammes' clips in her necklace and an enlarged image of examples of Flammes' clips by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold, makers marks and numbered 46249 to reverse. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 2.70-3.00 carats, bright and lively stones. In excellent 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."