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Platinum, Cultured Pearl and Diamond 'Me and My Shadow' Brooch, Geoff Rowlandson
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Geoff Rowlandson
- white & black pearl, diamonds, platinum
Designed as a dancing figure in spotlight, with the shadowed figure behind, the heads composed of round black and white cultured pearls measuring approximately 5.4 and 5.0 mm respectively, the bowties set with round diamonds, signed G. Rowlandson and 'Me and My Shadow, inscribed RLD, numbered GB 081. With signed and fitted presentation box, complete with easel for displaying.
Exhibited
Victoria and Albert Museum. Pearls. 21 September 2013-19 January 2014.
Condition
In very good condition. The metal exhibiting some minor scratching under magnification but it is not noticeable when the brooch is worn. The white pearl has a silvery white body color with soft rose and green overtones, fair luster and some minor wrinkling and dimpling. The black pearl has a silvery dark gray body color with strong aubergine and green overtones and good luster. Length approximately 2 1/2 inches. The fitted box has two attached plaques inscribed "Me and my shadow" and "Designed by Geoff Rowlandson."
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.