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18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Clip-Brooch, Mounted by Cartier, Circa 1960
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- platinum, 18 karat gold, cultured pearl, diamond, ruby, brooch
Designed as a bird perched on a branch, the body and tail composed of cultured pearls measuring approximately 6.3 to 3.6 mm., the head set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, the eye set with a marquise-shaped ruby, signed Monture Cartier, French maker's and assay marks.
Condition
Set with 26 round diamonds approximately G-H color and VS clarity. Also with 74 cultured pearls of creamy silver color and good luster. Ruby at eye is bright and clean. Signed Monture Cartier underneath locking mechanism on pin stem bridge. In good condition. Provenance: Pierre Bergé, Geneva, May 16, 2006, lot 228.
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.