GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'BALLERINA' MUSIC BOX, YA CHING LAI

Modelled as a rotating ballerina, the face set with a highly translucent icy jadeite cabochon, the rose-cut diamond hair enhanced by briolette tsavorite garnet hair ornaments and earrings, the bodice decorated with diamonds, circular-cut and briolette tsavorite garnets, and skirt set with a carved icy jadeite plaque with diamond-set trims, poised on a jade-cactus formed of carved blue chalcedonies, the base composed of fluted onyx bars, alternately-set with turquoise rondelles, fitted with a detachable leaf brooch set throughout with circular-cut tsavorite garnets, embellished by yellow sapphires on the stem, the tsavorite garnets and diamonds altogether weighing approximately 5.85 and 1.65 carats respectively, completed by a wind up key, mounted in 18 karat white, pink and blackened gold, dimensions approximately 85.00 x 85.00 x 160mm.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the icy jadeite cabochon set on the face and carved icy jadeite dress are highly translucent with some cloud inclusions under illumination, cabochon approximately 10.55 x 8.30 x 4.94mm. Tsavorite garnets are of grass green colour, eye clean, showing some abrasions and tiny chips along facets under 10x check. Tiny yellow sapphires set along the leaf stock are of intense saturation, eye clean. Diamonds are probably of H to I colours, VS to SI1 clarity. The tumbled blue chalcedonies are highly translucent, of medium violet blue colour. Turquoise tubes set on the base are opaque and matching, medium sky blue colour. Tsavorite garnet "leaf" brooch is detachable and Condition: Please note that we do not guarantee the music box movement, which is working at present. Overall 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. 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.

Accompanied by a fitted box.