- 1552
SAPPHIRE AND YELLOW DIAMOND 'PANTHER' BROOCH, Cartier
Estimate
220,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- yellow diamond, emerald, onyx, gold
Modelled as a panther pavé-set throughout with brilliant-cut yellow diamonds, flecked with calibré-cut sapphires, accented by emerald-set eyes and an onyx-set nose, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Cartier London and numbered R7780.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the yellow diamonds are of a medium to intense yellow colour, a few with shades of orangy yellow, greenish yellow or brownish yellow colour, VS-SI clarity. The cabochon sapphires are of an intense to deep blue colour, generally clean with some typical surface abrasions. The onyx nose with some minor surface abrasions. The emerald eyes are of a bright green colour with typical inclusions.
Condition: 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. 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
Accompanied by a signed box.