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PEARL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND PENDANT, CIRCA 1880
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel, diamond and pearl
Designed as a Latin cross, decorated with scrolls of red, green and blue enamel, accented with a pearl to the centre, highlighted with rose diamonds, to a similarly set cartouche shaped bail, French assay marks, rubbed maker's marks, two small diamonds deficient.
Literature
Cf: Gilles Néret, 'Boucheron: Four Generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler', New York 1988, page 20, for a similar example by Boucheron.
Condition
formerly Lot 6 in L09244
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold to bail. Pearls with white bodycolour, medium lustre, rosé and green overtones. Enamel with minor chips and fractures visible only on close inspection. Diamonds very small accents. Scratches to mount consistent with wear. 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. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."