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Gold, turquoise, enamel, and diamond brooch/pendant, G.R. Sandoz, circa 1900
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- enamel, turquoise, gold
The scene decorated in opaque enamel, depicting a lotus flower surrounded by water lillies, surmounted by two dragonflies, the wings set with Plique-à-jour enamel, highlighted with turquoise drops, circular- and single-cut diamonds, signed G.R.Sandoz, French assay marks, detachable brooch fitting.
Literature
Cf: Alastair Duncan, 'The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Jewellery, The Designers L-Z', The Antique Collectors Club 1994, pages 203-205 for examples of his work.
Condition
Mounted in gold with two pendent loops behind the dragonflies, the detachable brooch fitting a slightly different coloured gold and possibly not original, with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. Slight stress cracks to one enamel petal of water lilly flower head and two small chips to two other petals. Overall 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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Gustave-Roger Sandoz, succeeded to his father’s jewellery business in Paris 1891. Initially based in the Palais Royal he moved to the Rue Royale in 1895 retaining premises in the Palais Royal. He embraced the Art Nouveau idiom producing jewels in the new style as well as working in collaboration with Emile Galle producing elaborate mounts for some of his glass objects. He exhibited at the Paris International Exhibition in 1900 where he also sat on the jury.