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Group of Three 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Gemstone Brooches, France
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- gold, colored stone, diamond
The first designed as a gold ropetwist bunny accented by a cabochon emerald eye, a cabochon ruby nose and round diamond accents, signed V.C.A., Made in France, numbered 1V225.1; together with a brooch designed as a cat set with an oval-shaped onyx cabochon body, accented by a cabochon emerald eye and small round diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, Made in France, also signed V.C&A., Made in France, numbered 1V.129.17, with French assay and workshop marks; with a bow brooch set with round diamonds weighing approximately 2.65 carats, with French assay marks; total gross weight approximately 24 dwts.
Condition
All pieces in good general condition. BUNNY: The emerald and ruby are decorative in quality, the 3 single-cut diamonds weighing approximately .05 carat approximately are near colorless and VS clarity. CAT: Gentle surface wear and discoloration to the gold. The onyx with light scratching. The semi-transparent, medium-green emerald and transparent lively medium pinkish red ruby with abrasions to the high points. The 5 single-cut diamonds weighing approximately .05 carat are near colorless and VS clarity. BOW: Minor surface wear and discoloration to the gold. The diamonds are approximately H-I color, VS-SI clarity.
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.