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18 Karat Two-Color Gold, Colored Stone, Cultured Pearl and Colored Diamond Brooch, Khan Mutlu
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- gold, cultured pearl, colored diamond, colored stone
In the form of a cat's face, suspending gold thread whiskers, set with variously-shaped faceted and cabochon gemstones including sapphire, yellow sapphire, ruby, tourmaline, peridot and green quartz, completed by 14 cultured pearls and numerous round diamonds of light brown hue weighing approximately 7.90 carats, gross weight approximately 41 dwts, signed Khan Mutlu. With signed box.
Condition
Brooch is in good condition. Minor wear to the mesh backing in the form of very slight unraveling in the bottom left corner. Small bend in left gold tassel is visible. Some puckering to the gold at the middle of the left side on reverse. Signed in the back upper left quadrant, marked 750 at the bottom in the center on reverse. Length of entire piece with tassel, 5 1/2 inches.
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.