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18 Karat Gold, Aventurine Quartz, and Cultured Pearl 'Twist' Bracelet and Matching Earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa 1962
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- gold, aventurine quartz, cultured pearl, diamond
The textured gold 'twist' style bracelet composed of 48 cultured pearls measuring approximately 5.4 mm and 52 aventurine quartz beads, length 8 inches, signed VCA, numbered B6108 and 0.62, with workshop and assay marks; the earclips of similar design, composed of 20 cultured pearls and 58 aventurine quartz beads, signed VCA, numbered B870.
Condition
In very good condition. The bracelet with aventurine quartz beads of a translucent medium light green hue, the platelets showing a subtle sheen when the bracelet is under direct light. The pearls exhibit moderate rose and green overtones, with good luster, and some minor pitting and wrinkling throughout. Highly flexible and well made. The aventurine quartz beads in the necklace are of a slighty lighter hue and the pearls are of similar quality to those in the bracelet. The earclips also with a workshop and assay mark, and dated "62." Accompanied by a pouch.
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
A parure of similar design is illustrated in Understanding Jewellery by David Bennet and Daniela Mascetti, page 412.