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GOLD AND DIAMOND DEMI-PARURE, STERLÉ, PARIS, CIRCA 1950
Estimate
10,500 - 12,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, diamond
Comprising: a necklace, a hinged bangle and a pair of earrings of open work textured leaf design highlighted with brilliant- cut diamonds, necklace length approximately 345mm, signed Sterlé Paris, bangle inner circumference approximately 160mm, signed Sterlé Paris, earrings clip fittings, signed Sterlé Paris, all with French assay and maker's marks.
Literature
Cf: Viviane Jutheau, Sterlé Joaillier Paris, Paris, 1990, chapter 'Les Broches' and 'Les Colliers' for examples of jewels of a similar style by Sterlé.
Condition
Necklace: numbered 2813, weighing approximately 48.7 grams, woven texture, light stain at the back. Diamonds bright and lively. Very well articulated, Secure clasp, safety catch to side.
Bracelet: numbered 8705, woven texture, bright and lively diamonds. Secure clasp.
Earrings: numbered 2811, woven texture, diamonds bright and lively. Clip fittings.
All in very 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."