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PAIR OF CARVED HARD STONE AND GEM-SET TERRIERS, PROBABLY CARTIER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
One carved in white and other in black quartz, with gem-set eyes and collars, respectively set with circular-cut rubies and green garnets, each collar suspending a pearl drop, unsigned, restoration to one dog.
Condition
White quartz terrier with restoration to one front and one back paw, only noticeable under magnification, small nicks to ear and tail tips, one ruby deficient from collar and small traces of lead solder to pearl suspension loop on collar. Black terrier with a few stones in collar later replacements with slight traces of glue only noticeable under magnification and small traces of lead solder to pearl suspension loop on collar. overall both terriers 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."
Catalogue Note
Pearls untested.
Cf: Cartier 1900 - 1939, Judy Rudoe, British Museum Press, 1997, page 114, plate 52, for an illustration of a carved smoky quartz bulldog, probably made by Bozzachi and Lenfant for Cartier Paris, Circa 1912, with a similar gem-set collar.