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Diamond and Enamel Swallow Brooch/Hair Ornament Combination, Circa 1890
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- 18 karat gold,enamel,diamond,brooch,hair ornament
Rose-cut and old mine diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carats, applied with white enamel, mounted in 18 karat gold, maker's mark, numbered 2929, French assay marks, brooch fitting detachable, together with a haircomb attachment. With fitted box signed Lacloche Frères.
Condition
Very good condition. Small chip to the enamel on the bird's breast but enamel in otherwise very good condition. Diamonds are approximately near colorless and decorative in quality. Eyes set with deep red rubies; one rose-cut, the other round-cut. Maker's mark appears to be an E B bisected by a trefoil.
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.
Catalogue Note
Similar brooch and drawing of a brooch by René Lalique illustrated in Yvonne Brunhammer, René Lalique: Exceptional Jewellery 1890-1912, p. 18, cat. 2 and cat. 3.