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Smoky Quartz Bracelet, Tony Duquette
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- TONY DUQUETTE
- gold, quartz
Set with seven emerald-cut smoky quartz links weighing approximately 700.00 carats, mounted in vermeil, length 8½ inches, unsigned.
Condition
In good condition. The quartz display a smoky grayish brown hue, and are eye-clean; quartz at the female clasp end shows long dark color striations diagonally through the stone. Setting does show some signs of wear and there is discoloration between the over-sized links that is not noticable when the bracelet is on the wrist. Total gross weight approximately 163 dwts. Please note the mounting is vermeil, not gold.
This bracelet was included in Tony Duquette's Talismans of Power Collection created circa 2000, and was featured in Balmain's Paris runway fashion show when Oscar de la Renta was designing for the fashion house. Please note that the estimate is $7,500-10,000 not $15,000-20,000 as stated in the printed 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.
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
This bracelet was included in Tony Duquette's 'Talismans of Power' collection created circa 2000, and was featured in Balmain's Paris runway fashion show when Oscar de la Renta was designing for the fashion house.