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18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Wood Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- gold, diamond, ruby, wood
Designed as a dragon, the body composed of wood carved to resemble scales, the face and wings accented with round diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, with two cabochon ruby eyes, signed VCA NY, numbered IKI02.26 and 35. With signed box.
Condition
In good condition. The wood is a very dark brown and looks like it has been lacquered to deepen the color and add shine. The 24 diamonds are approximately F-G color, VVS-VS clarity. The ruby cabochon eyes are medium slightly purplish red and moderately included with some small suface reaching fractures. The gold is slightly tarnished at the top of the dragon's head, but this could be removed with a thorough cleaning.
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.