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Gem-set and diamond brooch, 'La Boutique Line', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- gold, emeralds, diamonds
Designed as a lion set with circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, highlighted with black enamel, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case stamped Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris.
Exhibited
A similar brooch formerly owned by Princess Grace of Monaco appeared in the exhibition: Set in Style; The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels, Smithsonian, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York, February 18 – July 4, 2011, page 272
Literature
Cf: Sylvie Raulet, "Van Cleef & Arpels", Editions Du Regard, 1986, reverse of dustjacket for an example of a similar 'La Boutique Line', brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered B2183. and maker's marks. Small chip to enamel. Diamonds bright and lively. In 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."