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Colored diamond, diamond and colored stone panther pendant-brooch, René Boivin, Circa 1960, French
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- René Boivin
Round colored diamonds weighing approximately 22.75 carats, round near colorless diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, the eyes set with marquise-shaped emeralds, the nose set with a buff-top onyx, mounted in 18 karat gold, pendant loop retractable, signed René Boivin, maker's mark, French assay marks.
Condition
The colored diamonds range from light greenish yellow to medium deep orangy brown color and predominantly VS-SI clarity, with a few examples of I clarity. The emeralds are a medium green color. Very nicely made, beautifully articulated throughout the body, legs and tail of the panther. In good condition. Fitted with a brooch mechanism and a pendant bail. Signed Rene Boivin, with maker's marks and French marks.
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 examples of panther jewels illustrated in Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Jeweller, pp. 372-373.