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Platinum, Diamond and Colored Stone 'Taj Mahal' Brooch, Mauboussin, Paris, Circa 1925
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- mauboussin
- platinum, diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, brooch
Inspired by the Taj Mahal and its surrounds, set throughout with single-cut, baguette and half-moon-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.10 carats, one tree set with a carved emerald, accented by ruby and sapphire cabochons, signed Mauboussin, partial numbering, French assay mark. With box signed Trabert & Hoeffer, Mauboussin.
Condition
In good condition with gentle surface wear to the mounting. The emerald carved in relatively high relief and displaying moderate color zoning. Transparent but highly included as typically found with carving material with some surface-reaching inclusions. The lively pinkish red rubies at the top of the minarets are eye-clean; possibly synthetic but the size of the stones and the mounting impede drawing a firm conclusion. The deeper pinkish red ruby figure is slightly included; the medium blue sapphire figure is moderately included. The 30 single-cut, 7 baguette and 1 half-moon-shaped diamonds are approximately F-H color, VS clarity. Signed on the base. With indistinct numbering on the side, possibly 92106. The signed box might not be original to the piece.
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.