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Pair of gem-set and diamond brooches, 'La Boutique Line', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- gold, onyx, ruby, diamond
Each designed as a Yorkshire Terrier with a circular-cut ruby collar, cabochon onyx nose and circular-cut ruby and single-cut diamond enhanced eye, both signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks, later fitted case.
Literature
Cf: Suzanne Tennenbaum and Janet Zapata " The Jeweled Menagerie, The World of Animals in Gems", Thames & Hudson, 2001, page 158, for an illustration of four catalogue covers from 1963 to 1966 for the Van Cleef & Arpels "La Boutique" line for examples of novelty Yorkshire Terrier brooches.
Condition
Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US, this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information.
Each stamped with French assay marks and 750 for 18 carat gold. Both signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Numbered 13423 and 10197 respectively. Both stamped to underside of pin hinge DEPOSE SSM and numbered 15 and 2 respectively. Rubies well matched purplish/pink with some characteristic inclusions, abrassions to onyx nose on both terrier's. Diamond bright and lively. In good condition. Later fitted case.
"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."