- 1607
COLOURED SAPPHIRE BRACELET, Raymond Yard, CIRCA 1948
Estimate
200,000 - 240,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Raymond Yard
- sapphire,gold
Composed of ten oval sapphires of various hues together weighing approximately 47.50 carats, mounted in 14 karat yellow gold, length approximately 175mm.
Similar bracelet illustrated in the following literature:
YARD, The Life and Magnificent Jewelry of Raymond C. Yard., Natasha Kuzmanovic (2008), p.22
Similar bracelet illustrated in the following literature:
YARD, The Life and Magnificent Jewelry of Raymond C. Yard., Natasha Kuzmanovic (2008), p.22
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to GRS report, all coloured sapphires, except one pink sapphire, are natural, of Ceylon origin. Among these natural Ceylon coloured sapphires, the colourless stone is heated and all other eight stones are unheated. One pink sapphire is synthetic stone. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the eight unheated natural coloured sapphires are of various hue, including intense and vivid purplish pink, medium pinkish purple, blue and yellow colour. Overall, all stones are clean to naked eyes. Upon 10x loupe, some stones may have natural fingerprints and crystal inclusions, but not seen to naked eyes. This bracelet has been illustrated in the YARD book.
Condition: Karat yellow gold mount, minor scratches and signs of wear to the metal, overall 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. 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
Accompanied by GRS report numbered GRS2012-073403, dated 24 July 2012, stating that the nine coloured sapphires are natural, of Sri Lankian origin, with eight coloured sapphires of no indication of heating and one colourless sapphire enhanced by heat; one pink sapphire of synthetic material.