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Gold, Plique-à-Jour and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1900
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- gold, enamel, diamond, ruby, brooch
The wings set en tremblant, applied with blue, green and red plique-à-jour enamel, accented by old mine and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8.00 carats, the body set with an old mine diamond weighing approximately .95 carat, the eyes set with small cushion-shaped rubies, one diamond missing. With fitted box stamped A La Vielle Russie, 781 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Provenance
Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sotheby's New York, April 23, 1996, lot 430.
Condition
In good condition overall. The enamelling is in good condition except for the two red cells flanking the large diamond in the body; where the enamelling is chipped and deficient at the surface. Some evidence of glue repair around those areas. One diamond missing at the bottom right wing (facing). Diamonds are approximately J-L color and SI-I clarity. French import mark on pinstem. The vintage box signed "A La Vielle Russie, 781 Fifth Avenue, New York".
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.