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Diamond ring, mid-19th century
Estimate
22,000 - 34,000 CHF
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Description
- gold, diamond
Set with rose diamonds in closed back settings, size 52, original inventory number to reverse.
Provenance
Maximilian I (b.1832-1867) renounced his title as Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander in Chief of the Austrian Navy, in 1863 to gain the title of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, a position put forward by Mexican Monarchists and Napoleon III. Captured by Mexican Republicans in 1867 he was sentenced to death, a moment depicted by Edouard Manet in his painting 'The execution of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico'.
Condition
Mounted in silver and gold. Engraved "No 18 -4 9/32 K" and "11. St - 3 5 8", numbered 198 on shank. Central diamond measures approximately 12.45 x 11.70 mm in closed collet-setting, depth not measurable due to mounting, colour grading not possible to do due to closed back setting, in our experts' opinion the diamond is of I clarity. Smaller rose diamonds bright and lively. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. Well preserved and 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."