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SAPPHIRE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, L. GAUTRAIT, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- SAPPHIRE, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND
Designed as a series of openwork foliate plaques decorated with white and blue guilloché enamel, between links millegrain- collet-set at intervals with circular-cut sapphires, highlighted with similarly set diamonds, length approximately 200mm, French assay and maker's marks, unsigned.
Condition
French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Collets around diamonds probably platinum. Maker's mark in a lozenge with a LG between a horn-like motif, for the company Léon Gariod. Gautrait began his career working for Léon Gariod as a modeller and a chaser which is notably demonstrated in this fine piece of jewellery. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.60 carats. Sapphires with abraded facet junctions. Scratches to mounting consistent with age and wear. Weighing approximately 29.4 grams. 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."