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Group of Gold Jewelry
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, colored stone
Comprising a braided gold chain, length 17½ inches; together with an 18 karat gold necklace suspending a carved crystal fist pendant accented by cabochon amethysts and emeralds, length 24½ inches; an 18 karat gold necklace, length 15¼ inches, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 86685, with French workshop and assay marks; the goldtwist lariat necklace terminating in two tassels, length 39 inches; with a 14 karat gold bracelet, length 8 inches; total gross weight approximately 164 dwts.
Condition
All pieces in good condition. Each gold necklace exhibiting scratches due to wear. The Van Cleef & Arpels necklace bears a nice heft. The bracelet has a partial signature on the female end of clasp. The amethyst cabochons on the fist pendant are transparent medium pinkish purple and eye-clean and the emeralds are medium deep green and moderately included. The "cuff" with significant denting.
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.