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Gold, Platinum, Enamel and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch, France, Circa 1900
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- gold, diamond, enamel, brooch
The wings composed of plique-à-jour enamel in shades of blue and green trimmed by rose-cut diamonds, the body designed as a line of old European-cut and single-cut diamonds leading to a translucent green enamel head, the total diamond weight approximately 2.50 carats, marker's marks for Edgar Bense, French assay marks.
Condition
The green-yellow area of the plique-a-jour enamelling is damaged (as seen in the catalogue illustration). Enamel is missing or poorly repaired near the body. Several other cells of lighter colored enamelling are shattered or fractured. Diamonds are of decorative quality. Stamped on the side of the dragonfly's tail and on the detachable pin mechanism with E clover B for Egar Bense. The mounting in good condition with general wear.
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.