A GROUP OF COSTUME JEWELRY

including 2 necklaces and a pair of pendant earclips, signed de Lillo, a bib necklace and earclips signed KJL, a white metal and simulated diamond necklace and earclips, a silk chord necklace and bracelet, and a metal, hardstone, enamel and simulated diamond pendant necklace, signed Tony Duquette.

2 yellow metal, simulated cab ruby and diamond necklaces and Pr pendant-earclips signed de Lillo – 18 in l each necklace, pendants to earrings detached and joiner links missing; simulated lapis, dia and drop pearl bib Necklace and earclips signed KJL, 16 in l, some metal discoloration to drop pearl mounts, one drop pearl in earring loose but present ; White metal and simulated diamond necklace and earclips – necklace broken; silk chord necklace and bracelet – 18 in l and 7 ¼ in inner circumf, very good cond; and Metal, hardstone, enamel and simulated Diamond pendant Necklace, signed Tony Duquette – loose pendants, missing simulated stones, wear to metal – 13 ½ in. length. A Tony Duquette bill of sale indicates that the necklace of simulated diamonds contains lapis lazuli, paua shell, clear quartz beads, and is titled 'Celebrates the Goddess of Fertility." Note: several segments of materials are missing.
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.
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.