- 1722
SET OF CULTURED PEARL, GEM-SET AND DIAMOND 'CLOWN' BROOCHES
Estimate
80,000 - 110,000 HKD
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Description
- spinel, amethyst, tourmaline, fancy coloured sapphires, tasvorite garnet, gold
Comprising of a set of five whimsical clowns, dressed as a violinist, painter, and performers holding an umbrella, two balloons and a yoyo, highlighted by circular-cut diamonds, calibré- and circular-cut gemstones including amethyst, tourmaline, fancy coloured sapphires and tsavorite garnets, their trousers composed of a cultured baroque pearl, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold. (5)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: The cultured baroque pearls are of creamy white colour, with overtones of rosé, good lustre, some blemishes to the surface visible with 10x loupe. The fancy coloured sapphires are of medium tones, with pink, intense blue, and yellow colours, slight included. The tsavorite garnets of intense grass green colour, and ruby of intense red colour, slightly included. The amethyst of light purple colour and tourmaline of raspberry pink colour, with feather inclusion under 10x loupe. The diamonds are about H colours, VS-SI clarity
Condition: This set of whimiscal brooches is offered without reserve, overall in very 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.