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GEM-SET AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE, BOUCHERON, 1950s
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
Comprising: a brooch designed as a stylised feather, set at intervals with circular-cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, signed Boucheron Made in France, French assay and maker's marks, British import marks for London, 1952; the ear clips, unsigned.
Literature
Cf: Gilles Néret, Boucheron Four Generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler, New-York, 1988, page 171, plate 269 for similar feather jewels.
Condition
Brooch Stamped 750 and 18 for 18 carat gold. Rotating catch.
Emeralds: medium, yellowish green with typical inclusions including liquid inclusions. Rubies: medium dark purplish red, some with fingerprints. Sapphires: from moderately strong to strong blue, medium to dark tone. Diamonds bright and lively. Earring with strong clip fittings. 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."