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Silver, Gold, Citrine Intaglio, Diamond and Sapphire Pendant
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- silver, gold, citrine, diamond, sapphire
The oval-shaped faceted citrine intaglio featuring the bust of Antinous Vertumnus, within a frame of ribbon scrolls and foliate motifs set with four rose-cut diamonds and four old European-cut sapphires, the bail set with two rose-cut diamonds, signed BELTRAMI, second quarter of the 19th Century.
Condition
In good condition, with tarnish to the silver on the mounting. The enamel remains intact. The light yellow-orange citrine is eye-clean; the lower portion of the mounting is visible through the stone at certain angles. Obverse of intaglio in very good condition. Very minor chips near bezel edge visible only under magnification. Reverse of stone shows light abrading at the keel, visible under magnification.
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.
Catalogue Note
Giovanni Beltrami (1777-1854) of Cremona, Italy, was trained in the workshop of Giovanni Pitchke in Rome. For another intaglio bearing Beltrami's signature see The Art of the Jeweller, a catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to The British Museum, ed. Hugh Tait, Vol I., page 126, no. 846 and Vol II., page 212, no. 846.