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Opal, enamel and diamond pendant necklace, 'La Nuit', attributed to, Alfonse Mucha, circa 1905
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 CHF
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Description
- Alfonse Mucha
- gold, enamel, diamond, opal
The whimsical design depicting an allegory of the night scene, the face of a woman peeking through a polished opal crescent moon atop billowing clouds applied with plique-à-jour enamel, circular- and single-cut diamonds, the clouds suspending a gold fringe of burning oil lamps, the pendant suspended from a fancy link chain, length approximately 800mm, unsigned, French assay marks.
Literature
Cf: Georges de Bartha, L'Art 1900: La Collection Neumann, 1994, page 130 for an illustration of the necklace.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Engraved 1906 to the reverse, possibly indicating date of manufacture. Opal with mainly blue and green play of colour, in good condition. Blue enamel in good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. 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."