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Gem-set brooch, Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co, circa 1900
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
- Gold, pearl, Demitoid Garnet, Tourmaline
Set with three peridots, within a fine frame of twisted gold rope work, decorated with light green and pink plique-à-jour enamel, further set with seed pearls and mixed-cut rubies, mounted in gold, signed Tiffany & Co.
Literature
Cf: John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co, New York, 2002, page 90 for a gem-set and enamel brooch of similar design with fine twisted gold rope work.
Condition
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), first exhibited his jewellery at the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition, St Louis in Missouri, 1904. He only began designing jewels after the death of his father Charles Tiffany in 1902. His early collections took inspiration from nature and each jewel presented as a work of art in itself. His jewels are signed, Louis C.Tiffany or Louis C.Tiffany Artist, after 1907, when the studio moved address the jewels were stamped Tiffany & Co.
Signed Tiffany & Co on a plaque on reverse of brooch. Peridots dark yellowish green with abrasion to facet edges. Rubies with some typical crystal inclusions. Seed pearls of medium lustre, creamy white with light rosé overtones. Enamel in good condition. Scratches to mount consistent with age and 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), first exhibited his jewellery at the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition, St Louis in Missouri, 1904. He only began designing jewels after the death of his father Charles Tiffany in 1902. His early collections took inspiration from nature and each jewel presented as a work of art in itself. His jewels are signed, Louis C.Tiffany or Louis C.Tiffany Artist, after 1907, when the studio moved address the jewels were stamped Tiffany & Co.