- 150
GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CARTIER, CIRCA 1945
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- ruby, diamond, gold
Depicting a bow and a quiver of arrows, surmounted with calibré-cut rubies and rose diamonds, signed Cartier, Paris, and numbered, French assay marks, associated fitted case Cartier, Paris.
Literature
Cf: Nuno Vassallo e Silva and Maria Fernanda Passo Leite, Cartier, 1899-1949 The Journey of a Style, 2007, for a similar example of a quiver brooch in white onyx by Cartier dated 1949
Cf: Sotheby's, Always in Style:150 years of Artistic Jewels, New York, 20th April 2010, Lot 168 for another similar example.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Numbered 012271 and signed Cartier Paris. Rubies medium purblish red, well matched stones. Diamonds bright and lively. Secure clip, slight tarnish to reverse, scratches consistent to wear. 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."
Catalogue Note
This jewel would probably have been presented as a love token from an admirer. Cupid's arrows, set with rubies representing passion and diamonds for forever.