18 Karat Gold, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 'Posy' Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, France, 1940

The stylized bunch of flowers set with cushion-shaped sapphires, round rubies, and old European-cut and single-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 51805, French assay marks, one flower become detached.

Set with 10 cushion-shaped sapphires, 37 round rubies, and 8 old European-cut and single-cut diamonds. Sapphires are light in tone but well matched for color. Rubies vary from dark to medium tone. Diamonds are approximately J to L color, SI to I clarity.
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.

For another example of a 'posy' brooch see Sylvie Raulet, Van Cleef & Arpels, pp. 199-200.