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COLLECTION OF FOUR PORTRAITS OF EYES, CIRCA 1820 AND LATER
Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 GBP
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Description
- peral and metal
Comprising: an asymmetric heart-shaped brooch, containing a miniature depicting a gentleman's right eye, with brown iris, within a border of half natural pearls; a rectangular brooch, inset with a portrait miniature of a gentleman's left eye, with blue iris, within a border of circular-cut garnets and half natural pearls; a pear-shaped pendant set with a miniature of a gentleman's right eye with brown iris, within borders of half natural pearls and green paste, glazed compartment with hairwork to reverse and a circular pendant, miniature of a lady's right eye with brown iris, to a repoussé frame, glazed compartment with hairwork to reverse, circa 1830, all painted on ivory.
Condition
Garnets medium green of various tones and saturations. Pearls white body colour, medium lustre. Light scratches to mount consistent with age. All are 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."