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A Pair of Gold, Gem-Set and Enamelled Earrings, Morocco, 19th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- enamel, gold, gemstones
- Each: 9.5cm.
comprising a pair of earrings of cylindrical form with an opening to the reverse, the gold decorated with blue, green and red enamels, featuring a rectangular green gemstone on a raised flowerhead setting, each with a hanging drop-shaped amethyst and large suspension hoops to top
Condition
In good condition, some inclusions to stones and abrasion to surface of amethysts, some enamel missing to reverse, as viewed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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
A similar, single earring is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. no 1981.5.16. Attributed to Morocco and dated to the seventeenth century, its shape, comprising a hoop ear wire, with a stone-set box element such as on the present pair, is related to Roman and Ancient models.
Furthermore, the technique by which they were constructed is compared to jewellery produced in Iran, India, and Europe during this period (For further information on such earrings and this style, please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art website).
Furthermore, the technique by which they were constructed is compared to jewellery produced in Iran, India, and Europe during this period (For further information on such earrings and this style, please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art website).