18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Enamel Brooch and Pendant-Watch, René Lalique, 1893

The kidney-shaped brooch depicting a high relief gold Sphinx in profile with outstretched wings, within a background of lavender enamel, framed by small rose-cut diamonds, the reverse applied with lavender enamel, signed Lalique; the pendant watch with circular cream dial with Arabic numerals, the reverse applied with lavender enamel and textured gold flowers, manual movement, unsigned.

Overall very good condition, enamel completely intact on both the brooch and the watch. The brooch signed LALIQUE along the edge at the top. The diamonds are rose-cut, near colorless, with good brilliance. The watch is presently running, recently cleaned, overhauled and timing adjusted for accuracy; porcelain dial with applied blue Arabic numerals, gold pearled minute track and Louis XV-style gold hands, case stamped with French import mark (owl) and numbered 16629; the movement is size 9L/7 bridges design, 16 jewels, with Maltese cross mainspring protection, high grade style balance, watchmaker’s mark JP&F, Geneve; watch diameter 25.3 cm.; gilt movement, lever escapement, blued steel hairspring, and setting lever pin at 11 o’clock. Please see Important Notices regarding Condition of Watches on page 195 of the printed 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.

For an example of this brooch see René Lalique: Schmuck und Objets d'art 1890-1910, by Sigrid Barten, p. 380, no. 900.2.