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Gold and Sapphire Bangle-Bracelet, France
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- gold, sapphire
The fluted gold bangle-bracelet set at the terminals with two cushion-cut sapphires weighing 18.65 and 12.92 carats, internal circumference 6ΒΌ inches, with French assay and maker's marks.
Condition
In good condition; bangle out-of-round due to the loose hinged section. The sapphires range from a lively medium-deep slightly violetish blue to medium violetish blue, eye-clean to lightly included. Hinged for ease of wear and movement, and best fits small wrists. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 57848 A and B stating that the sapphires are of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.
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
Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 57848 A and B stating that the sapphires are of Ceylon origin, with no indications of heating.
Jean Tennyson Dreyfus Boissevain performed as an opera singer under the name Jean Tennyson with several leading opera companies throughout Europe and America including La Scala in Milan, The Chicago Civic Opera and the San Francisco Opera Company in the 1930s. Later during World War II, she was a well-known radio personality, most notably on the CBS Radio Program 'Great Moments in Music.'
Born in Chicago in 1903, she married Camille Dreyfus, founder of Celanese Corporation of America. Upon his death, Jean served as the president of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation and went on to be a bold supporter of music education, veterans' causes and the Philharmonic Society of New York.