- 1823
TWO PAIRS OF MULTI-COLOURED JADEITE AND DIAMOND 'BUTTERFLY' BROOCH
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Yellow jadeite plaques approximately 30.86 x 17.54 x 2.60 to 24.30 x 14.73 x 2.40mm; brownish orange jadeite plaques approximately 19.58 x 7.98 x 2.88 to 16.92 x 6.55 x 3.18mm; jadeite and icy jadeite carving approximately 13.30 x 3.76 x 4.45 and 15.10 x 6.04 x 4.55mm.
The first brooch set with four carved jadeite wings of celadon tone suffused with honey yellow colour, each surrounded by a stylised frame pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, decorated to the thorax with a fine translucent jadeite carving of strong apple green colour, embellished by a twisted antennae; the second brooch set with four highly translucent jadeite plaques of brownish orangy red colour, centring to the thorax with a marquise-shaped icy jadeite cabochon, within similar surrounds, mounted in 18 karat white gold. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the carved jadeite "wings" on larger butterfly are highly translucent to almost semi-transparent, in celadon tone suffused with patches of honey yellow colour. Carved jadeite body is highly translucent, intense apple green colour. The "wings" on small butterfly are highly translucent brownish, orangy red colour. Body set with an colourless icy jadeite with nice glow. Overall, the diamonds are probably of H to I colours, VS clarity. This lot is offered without reserve.
Condition: Overall, both brooches are 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.
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.