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Set of three 18 karat gold, colored stone and diamond feather brooches, Boucheron, Paris, circa 1950
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Boucheron
The three feathers of gold wire studded with small round rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, signed Boucheron, Paris, maker's marks, assay marks.
Condition
There are 11 round diamonds in all weighing a total of approximately .75 carat and F-G color, VS clarity. The colored stones are medium to deep shades of blue, red and green. Some discoloration to the gold in the crevasses, but in good conditon. All are signed Boucheron Paris, the medium brooch is numbered 14.010 on the shaft and the large one is numbered 14.056 on the shaft.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Similar brooches are illustrated by Néret, Boucheron: Four Generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler, p. 171, pls. 268 and 269.