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Renaissance-Revival Gold, Hardstone Intaglio, Diamond and Colored Stone Pendant-Necklace, Wièse, Paris, Circa 1850
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Wièse
- gold, hardstone, diamond, pearl, emerald, enamel, pendant-necklace
The oval carnelian intaglio of a Roman Emperor Laureate encircled by black and white enamel accents, quartered by table-cut diamonds, the frame of scroll and foliate motif decorated with pink, white and black enamel, suspending small pearl drops and an emerald drop, completed by a gold chain of complementary enamel and seed pearl motif, length 16¾ inches, the pendant signed Wièse. With fitted box signed Wièse, 90 Rue de Richelieu.
Condition
Overall very good condition. There are losses to enamel at pendant loops and links on chain, but not readily eye visible. Diamonds are approximately J to K color, VS clarity. Intaglio of emperor with high polish. Pearls are silvery white with faint pink and blue overtones, good luster and nice skins. Emerald is a richly saturated slightly bluish green color, translucent but heavily included. Workmanship and detail are very fine. Please note the auction estimate for this lot is $10,000 - 15,000.
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
For further information on Wièse, both the father Jules and son Louis, and their marks see The Belle Epoque of French Jewellery: 1850-1910, Francoise-Désiré Froment Meurice and Jules Wièse, collaborators, Judy Rudoe, pp 43-52.